Irving’s classic biography of Christopher Columbus is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the New World. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, Irving provides a detailed account of Columbus’s eventful life, including his epic voyages of discovery and his struggles to win recognition and support from the Spanish court.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.