Christopher Columbus

Young Readers Christian Library

by Sam Wellman

Chris loves being on the sea, but where will his ships and his dreams really take him?

Genres: History

224 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1995

About the author

Sam Wellman, PhD, is a writer of numerous biographies. He has traveled to Germany many times and twice stayed for several months (in Berlin and Wittenberg). He blogs and tweets on Martin Luther and Frederick the Wise. He lives near Wichita, Kansas.

Reviews

[Jim Mullen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting information about Columbus with a slant toward his Christianity.

[Arwen · Rating 1 out of 5]

I collect these Young Readers Christian Library books when I see them at garage sales because I fondly remember reading some of them as a child. David Livingston and The Pilgrim Progress where two that I remember and loved. But Christopher Columbus didn’t spark the imagination, or capitalize on the adventure or daring that you expect from a story about an explorer. Instead it focused entirely too much on the fact that he was a Christian, and tries to “clean-up” the story of Columbus.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

We just finished reading this book to our children. It was so good for discussion. It takes a very simple approach to Chris's life and shows that he always made decisions based on his belief in God. He had a great trust in God. It was a great, quick read. Like I said a good book to read and discuss with young children but even my 11 year old enjoyed listening to it.

[for-much-deliberation ... · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story of Christopher Columbus and his love for the sea which eventually evolves into him discovering or re-discovering many distant lands

[Kristy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Another of the collection I had when I was growing up.

[Bethann · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a good book to expand converstaion with children. I enjoyed reading it. It talks a lot about Christopher Columbus' life and experiences.