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The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus, Vol.2
by Washington Irving
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| Editorial Review |
| Inspired by the then recent unearthing of original documents and letters of Christopher Columbus, the American writer Washington Irving set about, in the 1820s, to create the first unlimited and complete account of the great explorer and his journeys. This is that account, sweeping in its scope, as intimate as a novel, as thrilling as a grand adventure story. In this, the second of two volumes, Irving begins with Columbus's establishment of a chain of military posts in the New World and continues through his final journeys; this volume also includes extensive appendices. With a dedication to historical accuracy combined with a flair for engaging storytelling, Irving bestows upon us one of the classic works of history of the Age of Exploration. WASHINGTON IRVING (1783-1859) was born in New York City to Scottish immigrant parents. Considered by some the "Father of American Literature," Irving is best known for his short stories, including "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle," but he also produced an extensive bibliography of essays, poems, travel books, and biographies. |
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| Product Details |
- Publisher: Cosimo Classics
- ISBN-10: 1-60206-377-X
- ISBN-13: 978-1-60206-377-8
- Amazon.com Sales Rank #3724181
- Published on: September 01, 2007
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 520 pages
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