"Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 3" by Filson Young, chronicles Christopher Columbus's early voyages in the Caribbean, fueled by a burning desire for wealth and to expand the Spanish empire. The story vividly portrays Columbus’s pioneering experiences as he lands on San Salvador, detailing his interactions with the native people who are both curious and naive in their dealings with him and his crew, and his relentless pursuit of gold and other riches. Throughout the journey, Columbus documents the striking natural beauty of the islands, painting a picture of lush landscapes teeming with life. The developing themes of exploration, ambition, and cultural exchange create the framework for the inevitable tensions that arise between the European explorers and the native populations, suggesting future conflicts and colonization efforts.
Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 3
By Filson Young
Driven by dreams of gold and glory, a European explorer navigates uncharted waters and encounters unsuspecting indigenous peoples, forever altering the course of history.
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Alexander Bell Filson Young (1876–1938) was a journalist from Northern Ireland, who published the first book about the sinking of the RMS Titanic, called Titanic, in 1912, only 37 days after the sinking. He was also an essayist, war correspondent in the Boer War and World War I, a programmes advisor to the BBC, and the author of two novels. Beside his literary work, he was an organist and composer, and a pioneer of motoring and aviation.
Alexander Bell Filson Young (1876–1938) was a journalist from Northern Ireland, who published the first book about the sinking of the RMS Titanic, called Titanic, in 1912, only 37 days after the sinking. He was also an essayist, war correspondent in the Boer War and World War I, a programmes advisor to the BBC, and the author of two novels. Beside his literary work, he was an organist and composer, and a pioneer of motoring and aviation.
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