The Life of Christopher Columbus

The Life of Christopher Columbus is a biography written by Edward Everett Hale an American author and historian in the late 19th century. The book tells the story of Christopher Columbus the Italian explorer who is best known for his voyages to the Americas in the late 15th century. Hales book traces Columbuss life from his birth in Genoa Italy in 1451 to his death in Valladolid Spain in 1506. The author describes Columbuss early life as a sailor and his experiences traveling to various ports throughout the Mediterranean and the Atlantic. He also discusses Columbuss interest in geography and his belief that there was a shorter route to Asia by sailing westward. The book covers Columbuss famous voyages including his first trip in 1492 when he set sail from Spain with three ships the Nina the Pinta and the Santa Maria. Hale describes the challenges that Columbus and his crew faced during the journey including storms mutiny and sickness. The biography also explores Columbuss relationship with the Spanish monarchs Ferdinand and Isabella who provided him with funding for his voyages. Hale discusses the impact of Columbuss discoveries on Europe and the rest of the world including the exchange of goods and ideas between the Old World and the New World.