"Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 5" by Filson Young is a historical narrative chronicling Christopher Columbus's journeys to the New World. This volume explores Columbus's encounters with diverse islands, the difficulties he faced with discontented crew members, and the relationships he formed with native peoples, and how his ambition to establish a prosperous colony named Isabella led to turmoil when he faced severe challenges like insufficient supplies and growing unrest among the crew, which culminated in mutiny. Overcoming illness and betrayal, Columbus pushed forward to explore Cuba and Jamaica, navigating the intricacies of diplomacy and escalating violence with the indigenous populations, all while striving to persuade the Spanish Crown of the immense value and possibilities of his findings, tragically influencing the destiny of the indigenous cultures.
Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 5
By Filson Young
Beset by mutiny and driven by visions of gold, a determined explorer navigates treacherous new lands, forever changing the course of history and the fate of its inhabitants.
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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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