Publisher's Synopsis
""Lettera Rarissima Di Cristoforo Colombo"" is a rare letter written by Christopher Columbus in 1493, detailing his first voyage to the Americas. This book, published in 1810, is a facsimile of the original letter, complete with illustrations and annotations. Columbus describes his encounters with the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, the flora and fauna he encountered, and his belief that he had reached the East Indies. The letter also includes Columbus' appeals to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain for support of future voyages. This book is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the first European exploration of the Americas and the mindset of Columbus and his contemporaries.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.
