Christopher Columbus ranks among the most famous of explorers for his sailing of the Atlantic in 1492 and his discovery of America. This short biography offers an introduction ...

A biography stressing the navigational skills and voyages of discovery of the Italian seaman who discovered a new continent while trying to find a route to the Indies.

Examines the life of Columbus, his journeys of exploration to the New World, and his later years.

A biography of explorer Christopher Columbus, from his early life, to his three voyages, to his mixed legacy.

The “outstanding” biography of the Italian navigator and explorer from the bestselling author of The Great Siege (The New York Times). Christopher Columbus, credited with ...