“After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore, and found no habitation save a single house, and that without an occupant; we had no doubt that the people had fled in terror at our approach, as the house was completely furnished.”
Quote by Christopher Columbus
Work
Personal Narrative of the First Voyage of Columbus to America: From a Manuscript Recently Discovered in Spain
The text offers a detailed and firsthand perspective on Columbus's journey, exploring his experiences, observations, and motivations during the historic voyage. more
Author
Christopher Columbus
Christopher Columbus, born in 1451 in Genoa, Italy, was a renowned explorer. He believed that the Earth was round and that by sailing west, he could reach Asia. In 1492, he received funding from the Spanish monarchy and embarked on his voyage. Between 1492 and 1502, he made four voyages to the Americas, discovering the New World and profoundly impacting world history. more
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