The Life Of Columbus

""The Life of Columbus: The Discoverer of America"" written by Arthur Helps in 1869 is a detailed biography of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. The book provides a comprehensive account of Columbus's life, from his early years in Genoa, Italy, to his voyages across the Atlantic and his encounters with the indigenous people of the Americas. The author delves into the challenges and obstacles that Columbus faced in his quest to discover a new route to the East Indies, including securing funding from the Spanish monarchs and convincing his crew to continue the voyage despite the difficulties they faced. Helps also explores Columbus's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and fellow explorers. The book provides insights into Columbus's character, his motivations, and his legacy, and offers a comprehensive view of his impact on world history. Overall, ""The Life of Columbus"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and legacy of one of the most significant figures in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.