A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus; Volume 3
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Washington Irving's classic work on Christopher Columbus is a four-volume set that provides an in-depth account of the life and voyages of the great explorer. It explores his motivations for exploration, the challenges he faced, and his impact on world history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the life of one of the greatest explorers of all time.
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Washington Irving
Washington Irving Was born in New York City in 1783. He lived in the United States, England, and Spain (where he served as an American diplomatic attache). A prolific author, Irving wrote The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., Diedrich Knickerbocker's History of New York, The Alhambra, and biographies of George Washington and Christopher Columbus, among other works. He is best remembered, however, for his two most famous stories, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle."
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