Columbus in the Americas (Turning Points in History, 4), by William Least Heat-Moon First Edition
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"Columbus in the Americas" by William Least Heat-Moon presents a comprehensive exploration of Christopher Columbus, weaving a narrative based on his own logs and accounts from his four voyages. The book delves into the duality of Columbus's legacy, examining him as both an adventurous explorer and a controversial figure whose actions greatly impacted the peoples he encountered. Detailed accounts reveal his miscalculations about reaching the East, his first interactions with the Taino culture, and the ensuing challenges, including the ill-fated settlement of Fortress Navidad and conflicts with the Guaymi. This engaging work offers a balanced perspective on Columbus's complex character, poised between triumph and tragedy."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped. First edition, first printing (full numberline).
Wiley
Hardcover
ISBN: 0471211893
First Edition
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"Columbus in the Americas" by William Least Heat-Moon presents a comprehensive exploration of Christopher Columbus, weaving a narrative based on his own logs and accounts from his four voyages. The book delves into the duality of Columbus's legacy, examining him as both an adventurous explorer and a controversial figure whose actions greatly impacted the peoples he encountered. Detailed accounts reveal his miscalculations about reaching the East, his first interactions with the Taino culture, and the ensuing challenges, including the ill-fated settlement of Fortress Navidad and conflicts with the Guaymi. This engaging work offers a balanced perspective on Columbus's complex character, poised between triumph and tragedy."
Jacket present with very minimal shelfwear. Price not clipped. First edition, first printing (full numberline).
Wiley
Hardcover
ISBN: 0471211893
First Edition
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