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Travelers & Explorers - The Four Voyages: Being His Own Log-Book, Letters and Dispatches with Connecting Narratives.. (Penguin Classics)

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Book Synopsis: 'The Admiral was quite certain that they were near land ... He promised to give a silk doublet to the first sailor who should report it'No gamble in history has been more momentous than the landfall of Columbus's ship the Santa Maria in the Americas in 1492 - an event that paved the way for the conquest of a 'New World'. The accounts collected here provide a vivid narrative of his voyages throughout the Caribbean and finally to the mainland of Central America, although he still believed he had reached Asia. Columbus himself is revealed as a fascinating and contradictory figure, fluctuating from awed enthusiasm to paranoia and eccentric geographical speculation. Prey to petty quarrels with his officers, his pious desire to bring Christian civilization to 'savages' matched by his rapacity for gold, Columbus was nonetheless an explorer and seaman of staggering vision and achievement.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Looking for an adventurous read that will transport you to a time of exploration and discovery? Look no further than 'The Four Voyages: Being His Own Log-Book, Letters and Dispatches with Connecting Narratives' by Penguin Classics. This captivating book takes you on a journey back to 1492, when Christopher Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria, made history by reaching the Americas. With vivid accounts of his voyages throughout the Caribbean and Central America, you'll be immersed in the excitement and wonder of these groundbreaking expeditions.

Columbus himself is a fascinating and complex character, brought to life through the pages of this book. Experience his awed enthusiasm, his moments of paranoia, and his eccentric geographical speculations. You'll witness his clashes with fellow officers, as well as his unwavering ambition to bring Christian civilization to new lands. Despite his flaws, Columbus is undeniably a visionary explorer and seaman who achieved incredible feats.

For over seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature. With 'The Four Voyages' as part of their esteemed Penguin Classics collection, you can trust that you're getting a truly remarkable piece of literature. Each book in the collection features authoritative texts, introductions, and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors. Award-winning translators ensure that you're reading the most accurate and captivating translations available.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to dive into the captivating world of Christopher Columbus and his voyages. Order 'The Four Voyages' today and embark on a literary adventure that will leave you spellbound from beginning to end. Order now

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