Christopher Columbus and How He Received and Imparted the Spirit of Discovery

"Christopher Columbus and How He Received and Imparted the Spirit of Discovery" by Justin Winsor is a late 1800's historical exploration of the life, journeys, and legacy of Christopher Columbus. The book highlights the sources of information related to his voyages, while also examining the socio-political conditions of the time. The author spends time focusing on the challenges historians face because of difficult to interpret documentation, including Columbus' writings. The opening chapters serve as a detailed introduction to the available, but limited, documents surrounding Columbus' life, which sets the stage for Winsor to examine Columbus' impact on the Age of Exploration.