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Title: 1492
Note: For Columbus Day, 1998
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller, Martin Robb, and David Widger
Summary: "1492" by Mary Johnston is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during a pivotal moment in Spanish history, focusing on Jayme de Marchena, a man of complex heritage caught amidst the tumult of the Spanish Inquisition and the cultural conflicts of the time. It explores themes of identity, faith, and the quest for knowledge against the backdrop of significant historical events, such as the expulsion of Jews from Spain and Columbus's journey into the unknown. The opening of the novel introduces Jayme de Marchena, who reflects on his life filled with academic pursuits and personal anguish due to his Jewish ancestry. As tensions rise in Spain, he feels the weight of danger from the Inquisition and contemplates his fate. Jayme seeks refuge at a Franciscan convent, where he meets Fray Juan Perez, with whom he discusses his precarious situation and future. The chapter sets a tone of melancholy and introspection, hinting at Jayme's internal struggles and the larger historical currents surrounding him as he prepares to take a significant step toward both survival and adventure. The chapter ends with Jayme contemplating the vast, untamed ocean, foreshadowing the exploration that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Johnston, Mary, 1870-1936
EBook No.: 1692
Published: Mar 1, 1999
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Fiction
Subject: Discoveries in geography -- Fiction
Subject: Jewish sailors -- Fiction
Subject: Explorers -- Fiction
Subject: Admirals -- Fiction
Subject: America -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: 1492
Note: For Columbus Day, 1998
Credits: Produced by Charles Keller, Martin Robb, and David Widger
Summary: "1492" by Mary Johnston is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds during a pivotal moment in Spanish history, focusing on Jayme de Marchena, a man of complex heritage caught amidst the tumult of the Spanish Inquisition and the cultural conflicts of the time. It explores themes of identity, faith, and the quest for knowledge against the backdrop of significant historical events, such as the expulsion of Jews from Spain and Columbus's journey into the unknown. The opening of the novel introduces Jayme de Marchena, who reflects on his life filled with academic pursuits and personal anguish due to his Jewish ancestry. As tensions rise in Spain, he feels the weight of danger from the Inquisition and contemplates his fate. Jayme seeks refuge at a Franciscan convent, where he meets Fray Juan Perez, with whom he discusses his precarious situation and future. The chapter sets a tone of melancholy and introspection, hinting at Jayme's internal struggles and the larger historical currents surrounding him as he prepares to take a significant step toward both survival and adventure. The chapter ends with Jayme contemplating the vast, untamed ocean, foreshadowing the exploration that lies ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Johnston, Mary, 1870-1936
EBook No.: 1692
Published: Mar 1, 1999
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Sea stories
Subject: Biographical fiction
Subject: Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Fiction
Subject: Discoveries in geography -- Fiction
Subject: Jewish sailors -- Fiction
Subject: Explorers -- Fiction
Subject: Admirals -- Fiction
Subject: America -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.