Columbus: De ontdekker van Amerika by John S. C. Abbott
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"Columbus: De ontdekker van Amerika" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the early life and monumental journey of Christopher Columbus, emphasizing his ambitious pursuit of discovering new lands and the challenges he faced along the way. It sheds light on his motivations and the socio-political landscape of the era, depicting Columbus not just as an explorer, but as a man
driven by dreams of adventure and divine purpose. The opening of the book introduces readers to the youthful Columbus in his native Genua during the 15th century, detailing his humble beginnings as the son of a wool worker. From a young age, he is captivated by the sea and the potential of unexplored lands, receiving an education that encompasses navigation, mathematics, and astronomy. As he matures, Columbus embarks on early sea voyages, contributing to his growing ambitions to reach Asia by sailing westward. The narrative sets up his character as both a visionary and a man shaped by a tumultuous world, preparing readers for the significant expedition that would lead to the discovery of the Americas. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Geraets, J. H., Jr. |
| Title | Columbus: De ontdekker van Amerika |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 18066 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-18066-3 |
| Release Date | Mar 28, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 587 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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