The Life of Christopher Columbus. with Appendices and the Colombus Map, Drawn Circa 1490 in the Workshop of Bartolomeo and Christopher Columbus in Lis

The book details the life of Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer whose four transatlantic voyages significantly impacted European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Sponsored by Spain's Catholic Monarchs, his expeditions led to the first European encounters with the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, marking a pivotal moment in history. Through Columbus's journey, the narrative explores themes of exploration, cultural exchange, and the consequences of European expansion.