"Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 4" by Filson Young is a historical narrative that explores the period following Christopher Columbus's initial voyage to the Americas. It opens with Columbus's celebrated homecoming to Spain in 1493, painting a vivid picture of national jubilation and ceremonial welcomes as he journeys from Palos to Seville and Barcelona. The story shows Columbus enjoying the widespread praise and wealth gifted to him by the Spanish King and Queen. The book introduces the complicated realities of his newfound celebrity and accomplishment, implying that Columbus' story will explore the good and bad that resulted from Columbus' ambitions.
Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 4
By Filson Young
Witness a celebrated explorer bask in glory and riches as he returns home, unaware of the complex legacy his discoveries will create.
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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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