Project Gutenberg 2004-12-05 Public domain in the USA. 140 Young, Filson 1876 1938 Young, Alexander Bell Filson Young, A. B. Filson (Alexander Bell Filson) Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 1 Produced by David Widger "Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 1" by Filson Young is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This narrative delves into the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, exploring the context of his time and the implications of his discoveries on the New World. The book aims to bridge the gap between extensive historical research and the general reader's understanding of Columbus's significance. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Columbus's journey by exploring the historical and cultural milieu of the late 15th century. It begins with a thoughtful letter from the author to Sir Horace Plunkett, reflecting on the pursuit of exploration and the essence of human nature that drives individuals to discover new worlds. The introduction emphasizes the contrast between the limitations of previous historical accounts and the potential for a deeper understanding of Columbus's character and motivations. Young brings forth the idea that Columbus's inner spark and relentless ambition came from a profound connection to the sea and its mysteries, laying the groundwork for the exploration of his early life in Genoa and the formative experiences that shaped the renowned mariner's destiny. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 America -- Discovery and exploration E011 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 164173 2025-08-02T10:13:00.783905 text/html 163994 2025-01-08T23:03:35.181575 text/html 160957 2025-08-02T10:13:07.049891 application/epub+zip 161355 2025-08-02T10:13:04.203889 application/epub+zip 128177 2025-08-02T10:13:02.934881 application/epub+zip 396672 2025-08-02T10:13:09.378827 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 382216 2025-08-02T10:13:06.287888 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 156173 2022-09-02T13:08:54.840798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 152210 2025-08-02T10:13:00.538910 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 151898 2020-12-27T18:41:07 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17790 2025-08-02T10:13:09.571825 application/rdf+xml 25449 2025-08-02T10:13:03.442857 image/jpeg 4709 2025-08-02T10:13:03.186886 image/jpeg 58387 2020-12-27T18:41:07 application/octet-stream application/zip 160587 2025-08-02T10:13:00.798889 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia