Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia by J. M. Dickey
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| Compiler | Dickey, J. M. (John Marcus) |
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| LoC No. | 02007943 |
| Title |
Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia being a concordance of choice tributes to the great Genoese, his grand discovery, and his greatness of mind and purpose |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia" by J. M. Dickey is a historical account compiled in the late 19th century. The work serves as a concordance of tributes and testimony regarding Christopher Columbus, his significant discovery, and his legacy, illustrated with various artistic representations. The book aims to celebrate both the man and the nation associated with his explorations. At the start of the text, the preface establishes the importance of Columbus and America in the narrative of civilization. It indicates that the author is drawing from the works of numerous authors, demonstrating the overwhelming admiration for Columbus throughout history. The beginning highlights Columbus’s extraordinary journey as it recounts his early life, education, and gradual rise to prominence as a navigator. The text prepares the reader for a detailed exploration of Columbus's life, offering glimpses into the challenges and successes that led to his voyages across the Atlantic. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 |
| Subject | Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 -- Monuments |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29496 |
| Release Date | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 198 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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