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Christopher Columbus and How He Received and Imparted the Spirit of Discovery

by Justin Winsor (1831–1897)

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  • 14 hours to read
  • 31 chapters
  • Reading level: 8th & 9th grade

"Christopher Columbus and How He Received and Imparted the Spirit of Discovery" by Justin Winsor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the life and explorations of Christopher Columbus, highlighting the various sources of information about his journeys, and the socio-political context surrounding his discoveries. It delves into how Columbus’s character and experiences contributed to the broader spirit of exploration during his time. At the start of the narrative, the author focuses on the various sources of documentation related to Columbus's life and voyages, emphasizing the significance of Columbus's own writings. Winsor notes the challenges historians face due to the complexities and inconsistencies in Columbus's accounts, as well as the limited availability of original documents. The opening chapters introduce the reader to the extensive documentary evidence surrounding Columbus's life, including his letters and the various biographical works that have attempted to portray his legacy. Through a detailed examination of these sources, Winsor sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Columbus's impact on the spirit of discovery that characterized the Age of Exploration.

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  • Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
  • America · Discovery and exploration
  • Discoveries in geography
  • Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 · Bibliography
  • Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 · Pictorial works

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Chapter II

BIOGRAPHERS AND PORTRAITISTS 30

ILLUSTRATIONS: Page of the Giustiniani Psalter, 31; Notes of
Ferdinand Columbus on his Books, 42; Las Casas, 48; Roselly de
Lorgues, 53; St. Christopher, a Vignette on La Cosa's Map (1500),
62; Earliest Engraved Likeness of Columbus in Jovius, 63; the
Florence Columbus, 65; the Yañez Columbus, 66; a Reproduction of
the Capriolo Cut of Columbus, 67; De Bry's Engraving of Columbus,
68; the Bust on the Tomb at Havana, 69.

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Contents

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  1. Front Matter
  2. Chapter II
  3. Chapter V
  4. Chapter VI
  5. Chapter VIII
  6. Chapter IX
  7. Chapter XVI
  8. Chapter XVIII
  9. Chapter XXI
  10. Chapter I
  11. Chapter II
  12. Chapter III
  13. Chapter IV
  14. Chapter V
  15. Chapter VI
  16. Chapter VII
  17. Chapter VIII
  18. Chapter IX
  19. Chapter X
  20. Chapter XI
  21. Chapter XII
  22. Chapter XIII
  23. Chapter XIV
  24. Chapter XV
  25. Chapter XVI
  26. Chapter XVII
  27. Chapter XVIII
  28. Chapter XIX
  29. Chapter XX
  30. Chapter XXI
  31. Appendix

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This free edition of Christopher Columbus and How He Received and Imparted the Spirit of Discovery by Justin Winsor comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #42059, released 2013-02-10. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, History - European, History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750).

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