The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus

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Based on Joseph Sabin's renowned bibliography, this collection features a variety of works about the Americas, spanning from their discovery to the early 1900s. It includes original accounts of exploration, westward expansion, the U.S. Civil War, Native American history, slavery, abolition, and religious narratives. The collection provides a detailed perspective on life in the western hemisphere, documenting the arrival of Europeans in North America in the late 15th century through the early 20th century. Covering over 400 years across North, Central, and South America, as well as the Caribbean, it highlights the era's society, politics, culture, and significant events. Readers will find a diverse range of documents, including sermons, political tracts, newspapers, maps, and literature. For the first time, high-quality digital scans of these original works are available through print-on-demand, making them accessible to libraries, students, scholars, and readers of all ages. This resource is invaluable for understanding the historical context and developments in the Americas. The collection includes an index and consists of 325 pages, along with illustrations and a map.