Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Christopher Columbus in Short Words, written by Sarah Crompton in 1860, is a biography of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. The book provides a concise and easy-to-read account of Columbus's life, from his childhood in Genoa, Italy, to his discovery of the New World and subsequent voyages. Crompton's biography covers Columbus's early years as a sailor and his efforts to secure funding for his voyages from the Spanish monarchy. The book details Columbus's first voyage to the Caribbean and his encounters with the native peoples of the region. It also covers his subsequent voyages and his struggles to maintain his position as governor of the Spanish colonies in the New World.Throughout the book, Crompton provides insights into Columbus's character, including his determination, his religious beliefs, and his relationship with his crew. The author also explores the impact of Columbus's discoveries on the world, including the exchange of goods and ideas between Europe and the Americas.Overall, The Life of Christopher Columbus in Short Words is a concise and informative biography that provides readers with a clear understanding of Columbus's life and achievements.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.
