Select Letters Of Christopher Columbus With Other Original Documents Relating To His Four Voyages To The New World [Paperback]

Christopher Columbus (Author), R. H. Major (Translator)

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ISBN-10: 1428643982 | ISBN-13: 978-1428643987 | Publication Date: July 9, 2006

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

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The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of exploration. This volume, first published in 1847 and revised in 1870, contains an edition of the letters of Christopher Columbus and others describing his first four voyages to the New World. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC (July 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1428643982
• ISBN-13: 978-1428643987
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,933,560 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, eye-opening, astounding, December 2, 2007

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This review is from: Select Letters Of Christopher Columbus With Other Original Documents Relating To His Four Voyages To The New World (Paperback)

I recommend this for any lovers of history. If you want first hand insight into the mind of the 15th century empire builders, this book is priceless.
The layout is very helpful: English, Spanish and Latin text are well typed out and easy to follow. An astounding account. You will come away with awe at the exploits of bravery, subjugation, and conquest. You will also get a good idea of the power of the Catholic church and its role in those times. This was occurring at the time of the Spanish Inquisition. Excellent.