Columbus and Columbia

<p>Columbus and Columbia: A Pictorial History of the Man and the Nation offers a comprehensive look at Christopher Columbus and the United States capturing the spirit of the late 19th century. This extensive volume combines historical narrative with rich illustrations to provide readers with a vivid understanding of the era. </p> <p>The book embraces a review of the country's progress presents a complete history of America offers a new perspective on the life of Columbus and includes an illustrated description of the Great Columbian Exposition. Written by John Clark Ridpath James Gillespie Blaine James William Buel and Benjamin Butterworth this work serves as both a historical document and a celebration of American achievement. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of exploration the development of the United States or the legacy of Columbus.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>