The Life Of Columbus - Helps, Arthur
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BCC: The Life of Columbus has been called the cornerstone of the history of the American continent. The first issue of this edition, which appeared in 1910, vividly recreates the moral and intellectual atmosphere of Columbus's world. A lasting biography of thoughtfulness and scope, it encompasses Columbus's formative years including his life in Spain and a fascinating account of his earliest voyages of discovery. In addition, Sir Arthur Helps examines Columbus's role as the courageous "Discoverer of America" in light of his devoted and unwavering support of the Catholic Church in Spain and its…mehr

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BCC: The Life of Columbus has been called the cornerstone of the history of the American continent. The first issue of this edition, which appeared in 1910, vividly recreates the moral and intellectual atmosphere of Columbus's world. A lasting biography of thoughtfulness and scope, it encompasses Columbus's formative years including his life in Spain and a fascinating account of his earliest voyages of discovery. In addition, Sir Arthur Helps examines Columbus's role as the courageous "Discoverer of America" in light of his devoted and unwavering support of the Catholic Church in Spain and its flourishing influence in the Americas. AUTHOR BIO: Sir Arthur Helps (1817-1875), an English author and biographer, was educated at Trinity College in Cambridge. Among his numerous books, many of which have been republished in the U.S., those that refer specifically to America include Conquerors of the New World and Their Bondsmen (London, 1848), The Spanish Conquest in America, and Its Relation to the History of Slavery (1855), The Life of Pizarro (1869), and Life of Cortez (1871). He was made Knight of the British Empire in 1872.
""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.