The Life of Columbus by Sir Arthur Helps

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Author Helps, Arthur, Sir, 1813-1875
Title The Life of Columbus
Note Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Don Kostuch
Summary "The Life of Columbus" by Sir Arthur Helps is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and expeditions of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his motivations, challenges, and the significant impact of his discovery of the New World. It presents an analysis of Columbus's character and the various events that led to his historic voyages. At the start of the text, the author provides a context for Columbus's discoveries, illustrating the trepidations faced by early explorers and the mythic aspirations that drove them to sail into uncharted waters. The opening portion outlines the conditions in the 15th century that fueled the desire for exploration, such as the quest for wealth and the spread of Christianity, alongside the challenges linked to the limited understanding of navigation and geography at the time. Sir Arthur Helps hints at the contrasting nature of Columbus— a tenacious believer driven by religious fervor, yet unyielding in his pursuit of the unknown, setting the stage for a deeper examination of his monumental role in world history as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
Subject America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish
Subject Explorers -- America -- Biography
Subject Explorers -- Spain -- Biography
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EBook-No. 15336
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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