The Life of Christopher Columbus Books 5 to 18 - Washington Irving - Bog

The Life of Christopher Columbus Books 5 to 18 is a historical biography written by Washington Irving. It is a continuation of Irving's earlier work, The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus, which covered the explorer's life up until his first voyage to the New World. This book picks up where the previous one left off and covers Columbus's subsequent voyages, including his encounters with the indigenous peoples of the Americas, his struggles to establish colonies, and his eventual downfall and imprisonment.Irving's biography is based on extensive research and draws on a variety of sources, including Columbus's own journals and letters, as well as the accounts of his contemporaries. The book provides a detailed and vivid portrayal of Columbus's life and achievements, as well as his flaws and shortcomings. It also explores the broader historical context of Columbus's voyages, including the political and economic forces that shaped his expeditions and the impact of his discoveries on Europe and the Americas.Overall, The Life of Christopher Columbus Books 5 to 18 is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of history's most famous explorers. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of Columbus, as well as the broader historical and cultural forces that shaped his legacy.1828. Washington Irving was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and is considered to be the Father of the American Short Story. Irving became a diplomatic attach����� at the American embassy in Madrid in 1826. There he produced his biography of Columbus, largely based on the work of the Spanish historian Navarrete. See other Irving titles available from Kessinger Publishing.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.