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The Diario of Christopher Columbus's First Voyage to America, 14921493 (Volume 70) (American Exploration and Travel Series),Used
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As the Quincentennial Celebration of Christopher Columbuss discovery of America approaches, interest in the voyage, and in the questions surrounding it, continues to grow. This definitive edition of Columbuss account of the voyage presents the most accurate printed version of his journal available to date. Unfortunately both Columbuss original manuscript, presented to Ferdinand and Isabella along with other evidence of his discoveries, and a single complete copy have been lost for centuries. The primary surviving record of the voyagepart quotation, part summary of the complete copyis a transcription made by Bartolom de las Casas in the 1530s.This new edition of the Las Casas manuscript presents its entire contentsincluding notes, insertions, and canceled textmore accurately, completely, and graphically than any other Spanish text published so far. In addition, the new translation, which strives for readability and accuracy, appears on pages facing the Spanish, encouraging onthe spot comparisons of the translation with the original. Study of the work is further facilitated by extensive notes, documenting differences between the editors transcription and translation and those of other transcribers and translators and summarizing current research and debates on unanswered current research and debates on unanswered questions concerning the voyage. In addition to being the only edition in which Spanish and English are presented side by side, this edition includes the only concordance ever prepared for the Diario.Awaited by scholars, this new edition will help reduce the guesswork that has long plagued the study of Columbuss voyage. It may shed light on a number of issues related to Columbuss navigational methods and the identity of his landing places, issues whose resolution depend, at least in part, on an accurate transcription of the Diario. Containing daybyday accounts of the voyage and the first sighting of land, of the first encounters with the native populations and the first appraisals of his islands explored, and of a suspenseful return voyage to Spain, the Diario provides a fascinating and useful account to historians, geographers, anthropologists, sailors, students, and anyone else interested in the discoveryor in a very good sea story.
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- Q: What is the main subject of The Diario of Christopher Columbus's First Voyage to America? A: The book details Christopher Columbus's first voyage to America from 1492 to 1493, providing an account of his journey, encounters with native populations, and navigational experiences.
- Q: Is this edition of the Diario accurate? A: Yes, this edition presents the most accurate printed version of Columbus's journal available, including a transcription by Bartolomé de las Casas and a new translation that prioritizes readability.
- Q: What features does this book include? A: This edition includes side-by-side Spanish and English text, extensive notes on transcription differences, and a concordance for easier reference.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 504 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a paperback.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on September 15, 1991.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Christopher Columbus.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Historians, geographers, anthropologists, sailors, students, and anyone interested in Columbus's discovery or maritime history would find this book valuable.
- Q: What makes this edition unique compared to others? A: This edition is unique as it includes the only concordance ever prepared for the Diario and presents the Spanish and English texts side by side.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.