Journal of Christopher Columbus (During his First Voyage, 1492-93): And Documents Relating the Voyages of John Cabot and Gaspar Corte Real (Cambridge Library Collection - Hakluyt First Series)

Book Details

• Author: Christopher Columbus

• Brand: Cambridge University Press

• Binding: Paperback

• Edition: Reprint

• Number of Pages: 344

• ISBN: 9781108012843

• Languages: English

About the Book

This volume, part of the Hakluyt Society’s series, offers a critical translation of Christopher Columbus's journal from his first voyage, providing unique insights into one of history's most famous explorations. Published originally in 1893, this reprint brings together Columbus’s first-hand account of his voyage to the New World along with documents detailing the subsequent voyages of other prominent explorers: John and Sebastian Cabot, as well as Gaspar Corte Real.

The Hakluyt Society, established in 1846, has been instrumental in making early exploration texts available to a wider audience. This particular volume focuses on the era of European exploration during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, offering readers an invaluable glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of pioneers who shaped the early history of the modern world.

Alongside Columbus’s journal, the book includes the reports of John and Sebastian Cabot, who were commissioned by Henry VII to explore the New World in the interests of England, and the lesser-known yet equally intriguing story of Gaspar Corte Real. A Portuguese explorer, Corte Real was dispatched by King Manuel I of Portugal to discover a passage to Asia, but his journey ultimately led him to the northernmost parts of North America, including Greenland and Canada.

This edition is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, offering critical documents that shed light on the early discoveries that changed the course of history.