Admiral of the Ocean Sea: a Life of Christopher Columbus
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, oldusedbooks.
Boston: Little, Brown And Company , 1970. Hardcover. Poor/fair. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for this book, Samual Eliot Morison Ph. D. ( 1887 - 1976 ) professor emeritus of history a Harvard University, U. S. Naval Reserve Rear Admiral, who combined experience and scholarship, his interest in sailing, by actually arranging and retracing the voyages by yawl, schooner, ketch, etc. ) of Christopher Columbus to the places he is thought to have visited....Author , with others actually sailing his routes during 1936 - 1940, as prelude to writing this book. Combining reaearch, with participation, in writing about " the greatest sailor of all time - Christopher Columbus " ....Author Morison actually moved writing about Columbus to the analysis of an intriguing, enigmatic man, his tremendous historical accomplishment, with the focus extended beyond thewater's edge to the maritime and life at sea... With dual page maps of the Caribbean Sea end pages. Contents : Preface.... Five Sections: ( 1 ) The First Forty Years ( 10 chapters) ..... (2 ) The First Voyage To America ( chapter 11 - 27 ) ....( 3 ) The Second Voyage To America ( 27 - 36 ) ..... ( 4 ) The Third Voyage To America ( 37 - 41 ) .... ( 4 ) The Fourth Voyage To America ( 42 - 49 ) . Index. With List of Maps, Charts, and Illustrations ( 50 - some foldouts. ) . With gilt and black colored decoration in center of orange colored clot book with black inset with gilt lettering on spine ( 6 X 9 1/8 X 1 3/4 ) 680 pages. Book weighs 2 1/2 pounds. Tan staining on rear of pictorial dustjacket, tan streak on bottom leaves and rear, bottom page edges. Comment from New York Times : " The style is delightful and flowing, and the whole work is replete with beauty and humor " sku 9230.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, BuySomeBooks [52360437], Las Vegas, NV, U.S.A.
Paperback. 700 pages. Dimensions: 8.5in. x 5.4in. x 1.9in.This book Presents Columbus in a realistic and non-idealised manner. It logically disputes theories that have been used to disparage Columbus, yet honestly portrays his treatment of the native Americans he encountered. Having spent 2 years travelling the sea routes that Columbus pioneered you get a sense of the adventure, excitement and boredom that Columbus and his men must of felt. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN.

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Telling the story of the greatest sailor of them all, "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" is a vivid and definitive biography of Columbus that details all of his voyages that, for better or worse, changed the world. 50 drawings, maps & charts; 4 fold-outs. Hardcover, Label: ACLS History E-Book Project, ACLS History E-Book Project, Product group: Book, Published: 2006-02-06, Studio: ACLS History E-Book Project, Sales rank: 16097653.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, The Book Depository [54837791], Gloucester, UK, United Kingdom.
Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. This book Presents Columbus in a realistic and non-idealised manner. It logically disputes theories that have been used to disparage Columbus, yet honestly portrays his treatment of the native Americans he encountered. Having spent 2 years travelling the sea routes that Columbus pioneered you get a sense of the adventure, excitement and boredom that Columbus and his men must of felt. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, ABC Books [9235530], Lowfield Heath, CRAWL, United Kingdom.
Paperback. This book Presents Columbus in a realistic and non-idealised manner. It logically disputes theories that have been used to disparage Columbus, yet honestly portrays h.Shipping may be from our UK, US or Australian warehouse depending on stock availability. This item is printed on demand. 700 pages. 0.875.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Books2Anywhere [190245], Fairford, United Kingdom.
New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. This item is printed on demand.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, R&R Books [6952532], Reno, NV, U.S.A.
No Dust Jacket. Cover shows general wear. Pages clean with tight binding. Pages mildly age-toned. Spine sun-faded.

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adventurers and explorers,biographical,biographies,biographies and history,biography and history,historical,history,military science,specific groups, Admiral of the Ocean Sea : A Life of Christopher Columbus, Telling the story of the greatest sailor of them all, "Admiral of the Ocean Sea" is a vivid and definitive biography of Columbus that details all of his voyages that, for better or worse, changed the world. 50 drawings, maps & charts; 4 fold-outs.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Sheafe Street Books [54389636], Portsmouth, NH, U.S.A.
Very clean and well preserved copy. Fold out maps.