American Annals: Or, a Chronological History of America, from Its Discovery in MCCCCXCII to MDCCCVI, Volume 1W. Hilliard, 1805 - America |
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... faults , which have not this apology , the extent of the under- taking may obtain some indulgence . Cambridge , Massachusetts , 10 October , 1805 . AMERICAN ANNALS . CHRIS RISTOPHER COLUMBUS , a na- tive iv PREFACE .
... faults , which have not this apology , the extent of the under- taking may obtain some indulgence . Cambridge , Massachusetts , 10 October , 1805 . AMERICAN ANNALS . CHRIS RISTOPHER COLUMBUS , a na- tive iv PREFACE .
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... COLUMBUS , a na- tive of Genoa , having formed a just idea of the figure of the earth , had several years entertain ... Columbus into ridicule . Indignant at this dishonourable artifice , Colum- bus left Portugal ; and , having ...
... COLUMBUS , a na- tive of Genoa , having formed a just idea of the figure of the earth , had several years entertain ... Columbus into ridicule . Indignant at this dishonourable artifice , Colum- bus left Portugal ; and , having ...
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... Columbus was first countenanced by the queen . Through the influ ence of Juan Perez , a Spanish priest , and Lewis Santangel , an officer of the king's household , she was persuaded to listen to his request ; and , after he had been ...
... Columbus was first countenanced by the queen . Through the influ ence of Juan Perez , a Spanish priest , and Lewis Santangel , an officer of the king's household , she was persuaded to listen to his request ; and , after he had been ...
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... COLUMBUS , on the third day of August , set August 3 . sail from Palos in Spain , with three vessels and Columbus ninety men , on a voyage the most daring and grand Spain . in its design , and the most important in its result , of any ...
... COLUMBUS , on the third day of August , set August 3 . sail from Palos in Spain , with three vessels and Columbus ninety men , on a voyage the most daring and grand Spain . in its design , and the most important in its result , of any ...
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... Columbus , richly dressed , and holding Columbus a naked sword in his hand , went first on shore , and goon shore . was followed by his men , who , kneeling down with him , kissed the ground with tears of joy , and re- turned thanks for ...
... Columbus , richly dressed , and holding Columbus a naked sword in his hand , went first on shore , and goon shore . was followed by his men , who , kneeling down with him , kissed the ground with tears of joy , and re- turned thanks for ...
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