Amerikan löytöretken päiväkirja

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506

Language:

Finnish

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Amerikan löytöretken päiväkirja" by Christopher Columbus is a historical account written in the late 15th century. The book serves as a primary source documenting Columbus's first voyage across the Atlantic Ocean and his encounters with the lands and peoples of the New World. It offers insights into the motivations behind his expedition, the challenges he faced at sea, and his initial impressions upon arriving in the Americas. The opening portion of the text outlines Columbus's background and early life, including his birth in Genoa and his ambitions to find a westward route to the East Indies. The narrative details his persistent efforts to gain royal sponsorship for his expedition, culminating in the support of King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain. As he embarks on his journey, Columbus meticulously records daily observations in his logbook, including navigation details and descriptions of the crew's experiences. The culmination of the opening segment sets the stage for Columbus's imminent arrival in the Americas, highlighting both the historical significance of his journeys and the context of the exploratory spirit of the age. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Sami Sieranoja, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Notes:

Reading ease score: 36.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Columbus%27s_journal

Release date is 2004-11-22