"Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 7" by Filson Young is a historical piece that retells the dramatic period of Columbus’s return to Hispaniola, focusing on the circumstances that led to his shocking arrest. It paints a picture of the tense atmosphere of the early colonies and the shifting political currents that shaped Columbus's destiny. The story kicks off with Francisco de Bobadilla's arrival in San Domingo in 1500, revealing the harsh realities of colonial life, including public executions, and Bobadilla's subsequent mission to investigate Columbus's leadership. The narrative reveals betrayal and hurt as Columbus and his brothers are arrested following accusations of misrule and mistreatment of colonists. Through letters, the opening hints at Columbus's enduring aspirations and deep grievances, setting the stage for his complex journey of redemption and the geopolitical entanglements of the New World.
Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 7
By Filson Young
Accused of tyranny and shipped back in chains, a once-celebrated explorer seeks to reclaim his honor amidst the cutthroat world of early colonization.
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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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