1492

""1492"" by Mary Johnston is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of Christopher Columbus and his journey to the New World. The book is set in the late 15th century and follows Columbus' quest to find a new trade route to Asia. It explores the political and religious tensions of the time, as well as the personal struggles of Columbus and his crew. The novel is rich in detail, depicting the hardships of life at sea and the clash of cultures between the Europeans and the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Through the eyes of Columbus and his companions, readers gain insight into the motivations and beliefs of the explorers who shaped the course of history. Overall, ""1492"" is a captivating tale of adventure, discovery, and the human spirit.There fell a moment of sun-drenched quiet in which they all sat for their picture. Then said the King, ""Madam, we are together, and here are those who have been our chief advisers in this affair of discoveries. Master Christopherus is below. We noted him in the court. Let us have him here and see this too-long-dragging matter finished! Once for all abate his demands, or once for all let him go!""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.