Vie de Christophe Colomb by baron de Pierre-Marie-Joseph Bonnefoux
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"Vie de Christophe Colomb" by baron de Pierre-Marie-Joseph Bonnefoux is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work offers a comprehensive narrative of the life and exploits of Christopher Columbus, focusing on his significant role as the navigator who encountered the Americas. Through the lens of maritime expertise, the author aims to present Columbus not only as an explorer but also as a character defined by his virtues and perseverance
against overwhelming odds. The opening of the book provides insights into the author's intentions and the philosophical underpinnings surrounding the subject of Christopher Columbus. Bonnefoux acknowledges the mixed opinions on Columbus's legacy due to the moral implications of his actions. He mentions that despite the controversies, Columbus's achievements stand relatively untarnished, a testament to his genius and indomitable spirit. The narrative begins to sketch out Columbus’s early life, detailing his humble beginnings, educational pursuits, and formative experiences at sea that shaped him into an extraordinary navigator. Bonnefoux's emphasis is on portraying Columbus as a figure of both historical significance and ethical complexity, setting the stage for the detailed exploration that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bonnefoux, Pierre-Marie-Joseph, baron de, 1782-1855 |
|---|---|
| Title | Vie de Christophe Colomb |
| Credits |
Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Christine P. Travers, wagner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at dp-rastko.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish |
| Subject | Explorers -- America -- Biography |
| Subject | Explorers -- Spain -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30922 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 370 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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