Writings Of Christopher Columbus, Descriptive Of The Discovery And Occupation Of The New World

The book ""Writings Of Christopher Columbus, Descriptive Of The Discovery And Occupation Of The New World"" by Paul Leicester Ford is a collection of the writings of Christopher Columbus, the famous explorer who is credited with discovering the New World in 1492. The book includes Columbus's letters, journals, and other writings that describe his experiences during his voyages to the Americas, as well as his interactions with the indigenous peoples he encountered.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of Columbus's journey. The first section includes Columbus's letters to the Spanish monarchs, in which he describes his motivations for the voyage, his encounters with the natives, and his observations of the flora and fauna of the New World. The second section includes Columbus's journal entries, which provide a more detailed account of his day-to-day experiences during the voyage.The book also includes a section on Columbus's interactions with the indigenous peoples of the Americas, including his descriptions of their customs, beliefs, and way of life. This section provides valuable insight into the cultural exchange that occurred between the Europeans and the natives during this period.Overall, ""Writings Of Christopher Columbus, Descriptive Of The Discovery And Occupation Of The New World"" is a comprehensive and fascinating collection of Columbus's writings that provides a unique perspective on one of the most important events in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.