Columbus And Beatriz A Novel (1892)

Columbus And Beatriz: A Novel is a historical fiction book written by Constance Goddard Du Bois in 1892. The novel is set in the late 15th century and tells the story of Christopher Columbus and his relationship with a woman named Beatriz Enr������quez de Arana.The book opens with Columbus arriving in Spain to seek funding for his voyage to find a new route to Asia. He meets Beatriz, who is a young woman of noble birth, and they quickly become romantically involved. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Beatriz is already married and has a child.As Columbus embarks on his journey, Beatriz remains in Spain and struggles to come to terms with her feelings for him. She is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her love for Columbus, and she must navigate the complex social and political landscape of 15th century Spain.Throughout the novel, Du Bois weaves together historical facts and fictional elements to create a compelling narrative about the life and times of Columbus and Beatriz. The book explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and offers a unique perspective on one of the most famous figures in history.Overall, Columbus And Beatriz: A Novel is a well-written and engaging historical fiction book that will appeal to anyone interested in the life of Christopher Columbus or the history of 15th century Spain.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.