Christopher Columbus and the Discovery of the Americas, Explorers of New Lands |
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Author:
| McNeese, Tim Goetzmann, William H. |
Series title: | Explorers of New Lands Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4381-0239-9 |
Publication Date: | Jan 2009 |
Publisher: | Facts On File, Incorporated
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Imprint: | Chelsea House |
Book Format: | Ebook |
List Price: | USD $36.00 |
Book Description:
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Columbus left Spain in 1492 thinking that he could reach China by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. When he reached land after five weeks, he thought he had discovered a new route to the East Indies. It was not until much later that people realized
Columbus left Spain in 1492 thinking that he could reach China by sailing west across the Atlantic Ocean. When he reached land after five weeks, he thought he had discovered a new route to the East Indies. It was not until much later that people realized