Publisher's Synopsis
Artist and avid sailor Peter Copeland re-creates significant moments and events in the dramatic story of the first voyage and the discovery of America in 41 superb drawings. Fully captioned ready-to-be-colored illustrations include an enthusiastic Columbus explaining his proposal voyage of discovery to Ferdinand and Isabella; the embarkation of the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria; life aboard ship; storms at sea; the fleet's arrival in the New World; life and customs of Native Americans; and much more.
