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LoC No.: 02007678
Title: Christopher Columbus: His Life and His Work
Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Charlie Howard, and the
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Summary: "Christopher Columbus: His Life and His Work" by Charles Kendall Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and endeavors of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his quests for exploration and the research surrounding his famous voyages. It delves into the complexities of his character and the various influences shaping his journey. The opening of the book provides a thorough introduction to Columbus’s early years, discussing his uncertain birth details in Genoa and the family background that shaped him. It highlights the geographical prominence of Genoa as a commercial hub during Columbus's formative years, underlining the maritime culture that likely influenced him. The text presents a meticulous account of the conflicting evidence regarding his education and experiences at sea, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into his ambitions and the pivotal voyages that would define his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, Charles Kendall, 1835-1902
EBook No.: 54929
Published: Jun 18, 2017
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 02007678
Title: Christopher Columbus: His Life and His Work
Note: Reading ease score: 56.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Charlie Howard, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Christopher Columbus: His Life and His Work" by Charles Kendall Adams is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and endeavors of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his quests for exploration and the research surrounding his famous voyages. It delves into the complexities of his character and the various influences shaping his journey. The opening of the book provides a thorough introduction to Columbus’s early years, discussing his uncertain birth details in Genoa and the family background that shaped him. It highlights the geographical prominence of Genoa as a commercial hub during Columbus's formative years, underlining the maritime culture that likely influenced him. The text presents a meticulous account of the conflicting evidence regarding his education and experiences at sea, setting the stage for a deeper investigation into his ambitions and the pivotal voyages that would define his legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Adams, Charles Kendall, 1835-1902
EBook No.: 54929
Published: Jun 18, 2017
Downloads: 95
Language: English
Subject: Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.