The Life of Christopher Columbus

by Edward Everett Hale

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To these days, the best authorities agree that the children and the grown people of the world have never been mistaken when they have said: "America was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, a native of Genoa". But what do we really know about the man behind this name, the life behind the myth? Discover the man that experienced incredible adventures, the man with ferocious drive, but still a man of flesh and blood whose life story, spirit and destiny will move you in a way you didn't expect.
Contents:
Early Life of Columbus:
Birth and Birth Place
Early Education
Marriage and Residence in Lisbon
Plans for the Discovery of a Westward Passage to the Indies
Columbus Leaves Lisbon, and Visits Genoa
Visits Great Spanish Dukes
Six Years at the Court of Ferdinand and Isabella
The Council of Salamanca
Petition at Last Granted—squadron
The Great Voyage:
The Squadron Sails
Refits at Canary Islands
Hopes and Fears of the Voyage
The Doubts of the Crew
Land Discovered
The Landing on the Twelfth of October
The Natives and Their Neighbors
Search for Gold
Cuba Discovered
Columbus Coasts Along Its Shores
Landing on Cuba
The Cigar and Tobacco
Cipango and the Great Khan
Cuba to Haiti
Discovery of Haiti or Hispaniola
Hospitality and Intelligence of the Natives
Colony to Be Founded
Columbus Sails East and Meets Martin Pinzon
The Two Vessels Return to Europe
The Azores and Portugal
Columbus Is Called to Meet the King and Queen
His Magnificent Reception
Negotiations With the Pope and With the King of Portugal
The Second Expedition Sails From Cadiz
Touches at Canary Islands
Discovery of Dominica and Guadeloupe
Skirmishes With the Caribs
Porto Rico Discovered
Hispaniola
The Fate of the Colony at La Navidad
The New Colony Guacanagari
Discovery of Trinidad ...

Genres: History, Biography, Nonfiction

195 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1891

About the author

More than one hundred fifty literary works of Unitarian cleric and writer Edward Everett Hale, younger brother of fellow American writer Lucretia Peabody Hale, include the story The Man without a Country .

This American author, historian, and child prodigy exhibited extraordinary literary skills; Harvard University enrolled him at 13 years of age, and he graduated second in his class. Hale went to write for a variety of publications and periodicals throughout his lifetime.

He fathered author Edward Everett Hale Jr..

Reviews

[Walt Kinsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read.

It amazes me that history changes so much in the minds of men. His story, told largely from his own writings a century ago, is of a far more balanced man than we are led to believe today. He had his flaws, as we all do, but that should not deter us from appreciation.

[Ben · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the story of Christopher Columbus' exploration based mostly on the writings of Christopher Columbus as told by a fan in celebration of the 400th anniversary of sailing the ocean blue. Hale presents Columbus as an imperfect hero explorer doing the work of God. This is the story of Columbus that I learned in school -- one that presents Columbus' own words written to extol himself to his financiers as the truth in spite of raising some concerns about the accuracy of his reporting.

[Gen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I couldn't track the author's narrations too well. I'm not sure if it's because I had a digital version, too ignorant of that era, or what, but it was arduous and painful trying to track events. Additionally, there are few direct quotes from Columbus, or his peer's, diaries to give evidence of Columbus' "unadulterated by time" character/personality.

[Dougel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Biography

Appears to be factually accurate , even if some things like kidnapping and forced servitude are told simply like took some natives . interesting account and expanded my knowledge of the man and his dealings.

[Frederick · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good work which, using primary sources, dispels certain myths about Columbus, a complicated historical figure. Recommended for students of history and a good read.