I, Columbus
My Journal, 1492-1493
Published on 5. May 2015
50 pages
978-1-5040-1013-9 (ISBN)
Description
A Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People: A firsthand account of Christopher Columbus's famous voyage to the East, taken directly from his journal entries
Christopher Columbus had a dream-to reach the fabled lands of the East, rich with spices, jewels, silver, and especially gold. Having studied the travels of other explorers, Columbus was convinced he could reach his destination by traveling west across the seas. After convincing Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to fund his expedition, he set sail in August of 1492.
In this account, the voyage Columbus undertook is told in his own voice through his journal entries of that year. He tells of excitement, drama, and terror on the high seas, as well as the doubts he faces from his own crew, as together, they weather the path to victory.
Christopher Columbus had a dream-to reach the fabled lands of the East, rich with spices, jewels, silver, and especially gold. Having studied the travels of other explorers, Columbus was convinced he could reach his destination by traveling west across the seas. After convincing Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand to fund his expedition, he set sail in August of 1492.
In this account, the voyage Columbus undertook is told in his own voice through his journal entries of that year. He tells of excitement, drama, and terror on the high seas, as well as the doubts he faces from his own crew, as together, they weather the path to victory.
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Persons
Peter and Connie Roop are award-winning authors and educators who have published over one hundred children's books, including the Reading Rainbow feature selection
Keep the Lights Burning, Abbie.They have written biographies, historical fiction, general fiction, and science books. In 2013 the Wisconsin Library Association recognized the Roops as Notable Wisconsin Authors for their body of work, andPeter Roop has been named a Wisconsin State Teacher of the Year.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Prologue
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
- January
- February
- March
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgements
- About the Author
- Copyright Page
