Publisher's Synopsis
The Spanish Letter of Columbus to Luis de Sant Angel, February 15, 1493 is a historical document written by Christopher Columbus. It is a letter addressed to Luis de Sant Angel, a high-ranking official in the Spanish court, and was written on February 15, 1493, just months after Columbus's first voyage to the Americas.In the letter, Columbus describes his journey across the Atlantic, his encounters with the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean, and his discovery of new lands. He also discusses the potential for trade and colonization in these new territories and expresses his desire to convert the native peoples to Christianity.The letter is significant because it was the first written account of Columbus's voyage to reach Europe. It helped to spark interest in the New World and led to further exploration and colonization by the Spanish and other European powers.The Spanish Letter of Columbus to Luis de Sant Angel, February 15, 1493 is an important historical document that provides insight into the early European exploration of the Americas and the attitudes and motivations of those involved.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1893 Edition.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.
