Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery   By: Filson Young (1876-1938)

In Filson Young's detailed account of Christopher Columbus and his exploration of the New World, readers are taken on a captivating journey through the life of one of history's most famous explorers. Young skillfully weaves together historical facts and anecdotes, bringing Columbus to life on the pages of this book.

The author provides a comprehensive overview of Columbus's life, from his early days as a young sailor to his groundbreaking voyages across the Atlantic Ocean. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Young paints a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs Columbus faced as he navigated uncharted waters.

One of the strengths of this book is Young's ability to provide context for Columbus's voyages, highlighting the geopolitical factors that shaped his decision to sail west in search of a new trade route to Asia. Readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the impact Columbus's discoveries had on world history and the lasting legacy of his expeditions.

Overall, Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery is a comprehensive and engaging read for anyone interested in learning more about the famed explorer and the era of exploration. Young's prose is captivating, making this book a compelling addition to any history enthusiast's collection.

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Often while I have been studying the records of colonisation in the New World I have thought of you and your difficult work in Ireland; and I have said to myself, "What a time he would have had if he had been Viceroy of the Indies in 1493!" There, if ever, was the chance for a Department such as yours; and there, if anywhere, was the place for the Economic Man. Alas! there war only one of him; William Ires or Eyre, by name, from the county Galway; and though he fertilised the soil he did it with his blood and bones. A wonderful chance; and yet you see what came of it all. It would perhaps be stretching truth too far to say that you are trying to undo some of Columbus's work, and to stop up the hole he made in Ireland when he found a channel into which so much of what was best in the Old Country war destined to flow; for you and he have each your places in the great circle of Time and Compensation, and though you may seem to oppose one another across the centuries you are really answering the same call and working in the same vineyard... Continue reading book >>