Columbus and the Conquest of the Impossible
New York: Saturday Review Press, 1974. Presumed first U. S. edition/first printing. Hardcover. 224 p. Illustrations (some in color). Index. A highly readable, controversial portrait of a man driven by religion and, at best, a primitive navigator barely able to use his ship's instruments. A pre-eminent historian calls into question earlier findings by himself and other scholars. A new introduction and updates reassess Columbus's skills, motivations, and beliefs-placing him firmly in the context of his own time...."In a class of his own for serious scholarship. "--"Spectator. Condition: Good in fair dust jacket. DJ has some wear and soiling and large scuff (removal of image from DJ) at back are rear flap.
Keywords: Beatrice de Bibadilla, Canary Islands, Cristobal Colon, King Ferdinand of Aragon, Hispaniola, Queen Isabella of Castile, New World, Santo Domingo, Hernando de Talavera
ISBN: 9780841503304
[Book #59813]
Price: $37.50