Mysterious History of Columbus: An Exploration of the Man, the Myth, the Legacy [Paperback]

John Noble Wilford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 29, 1992

The author of The Mapmakers sheds new light on the life, times, and legacy of Christopher Columbus, answering questions about his voyages, the myths surrounding him, and his impact on world history.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times reporter Wilford sifts through 500 years of legend, history and social theory to successfully tell "the story of the story of Columbus." Illustrations.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

YA-- A highly readable overview of the Columbus story, as seen from the Middle Ages to the present. Wilford tells what little is known of Columbus's life, and also puts the discoveries in context. He examines the varying attitudes toward the explorer through the centuries, reaching the conclusion that the truth lies somewhere between the adulation of 100 years ago and the present disparagement by Native American groups. Thoughtfully written and hard to put down.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 315 pages
• Publisher: Vintage (September 29, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679738320
• ISBN-13: 978-0679738329
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,108,835 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #62 in Books > Biographies & Memoirs > People, A-Z > ( C ) > Columbus, Christopher

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