J. M Cohen

This enthralling volume remains the difinitive primary source on Columbus' voyages to Cuba, Haiti/Hispaniola, Jamaica, Trinidad, and the Central American mainland. Cohen weaves Columbus's letters and log-book, the documents of his officers, the scholarly biography of Columbus's son Hernando, and Oveido's official history into a seamless narrative of courage and achievement.

An abridged version of the adventures of an idealistic country gentleman and his shrewd squire who set out, like knights of old, to search for adventure and to right wrongs. Translated by J.M. Cohen and abridged by Olive Jones. Drawings by George Him.