The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus (Two Volumes in One)

Inspired by the then-recent unearthing of original documents and letters of Christopher Columbus the American writer Washington Irving set about in the 1820s to create the first unlimited and complete account of the great explorer and his journeys. This is that account sweeping in its scope as intimate as a novel as thrilling as a grand adventure story. Originally written in two volumes but presented here in a combined edition The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus tells of Columbus three journeys to the New World shipwrecks and mutinies encounters with natives and his establishment of military outposts in the Americas. With a dedication to historical accuracy combined with a flair for engaging storytelling Irving bestows upon us one of the classic works of history of the Age of Exploration. WASHINGTON IRVING (1783-1859) was born in New York City to Scottish immigrant parents. Considered by some the Father of American Literature Irving is best known for his short stories including The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Rip Van Winkle but he also produced an extensive bibliography of essays poems travel books and biographies.