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BCC The Life of Columbus has been called the cornerstone of the history of theAmerican continent. The first issue of this edition which appeared in 1910vividly recreates the moral and intellectual atmosphere of Columbuss world. Alasting biography of thoughtfulness and scope it encompasses Columbussformative years including his life in Spain and a fascinating account of hisearliest voyages of discovery. In addition Sir Arthur Helps examinesColumbuss role as the courageous Discoverer of America in light of hisdevoted and unwavering support of the Catholic Church in Spain and itsflourishing influence in the Americas. AUTHOR BIO Sir Arthur Helps 18171875 an English author and biographer was educated at Trinity College inCambridge. Among his numerous books many of which have been republished in theU.S. those that refer specifically to America include Conquerors of the NewWorld and Their Bondsmen London 1848 The Spanish Conquest in America andIts Relation to the History of Slavery 1855 The Life of Pizarro 1869 andLife of Cortez 1871. He was made Knight of the British Empire in 1872. «
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