Quotes and Images from Christopher Columbus by Filson Young
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About this eBook
| Author | Young, Filson, 1876-1938 |
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| Editor | Widger, David, 1932-2021? |
| Title | Quotes and Images from Christopher Columbus |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Quotes and Images from Christopher Columbus" by Filson Young is a biographical compilation produced in the early 20th century. This book offers a collection of insights, thoughts, and reflections centered around Christopher Columbus, the renowned explorer known for his voyages to the New World. It delves into the complexities of his life and character, exploring both his achievements and his controversies. The content of this book presents a series of poignant quotes and reflections on Columbus’s life, revealing the multifaceted nature of his legacy. Young highlights Columbus’s ambitions, his interactions with indigenous peoples, and his complicated relationship with religion and ethics. The text discusses themes such as the effects of colonization, the inaccuracies in historical narratives about Columbus, and the moral dilemmas surrounding his expeditions, including slavery and exploitation. Through these images and quotes, the book invites readers to reconsider the familiar narrative of Columbus as a pure hero, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of his impact on history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Quotations |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7540 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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