The Life of Columbus; in his own words by Edward Everett Hale
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CHAPTER XI. SPAIN, 1500, 1502. A Cordial Reception in Spain--Columbus Favorably Received at Court--New Interest in Geographical Discovery--His Plans for the Redemption of the Holy Sepulchre--Preparations for a Fourth Expedition CHAPTER XII. FOURTH VOYAGE. The Instructions Given for the Voyage--He is to go to the Mainland of the Indies--A Short Passage--Ovando Forbids the Entrance of Columbus into Harbor Bobadilla's Squadron and Its Fate--Columbus Sails Westward --Discovers Honduras, and Coasts Along Its Shores --The Search for Gold--Colony Attempted and Abandoned --The Vessels Become Unseaworthy--Refuge at Jamaica--Mutiny Led by the Brothers Porras--Messages to San Domingo--The Eclipse--Arrival of Relief --Columbus Returns to San Domingo, and to Spain CHAPTER XIII. Two Sad Years--Isabella's Death--Columbus at Seville-- His Illness--Letters to the King--journeys to Segovia --Salamanca and Valladolid--His Suit There--Philip and Juana--Columbus Executes His Will--Dies--His Burial and the Removal of His Body--His Portraits-- His Character APPENDIX A APPENDIX B |
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