La raza: Descubridores by Modesto Perez

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Author Perez, Modesto, 1878-
LoC No. 44018404
Title La raza: Descubridores
Original Publication Spain: Rafael Caro Raggio,1920.
Contents Martín Alonso Pinzón -- El primer viaje alredodor del mundo, Magallanes y Elcano -- Miguel López de Legazpi.
Credits Adrian Mastronardi, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "La raza: Descubridores" by Modesto Perez is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the story of the Age of Discovery, focusing notably on Christopher Columbus and his contemporaries, their motivations, and the implications of their voyages. It delves into the dynamics of exploration and the complex interplay of faith, science, and ambition during a pivotal moment in history. The beginning of the work introduces readers to the character of Christopher Columbus, highlighting his struggles to gain support for his monumental voyage to the New World. It describes his meeting with Friar Juan Pérez at the Convent of La Rábida, who, along with influential locals like Martín Alonso Pinzón, becomes instrumental in aiding Columbus's cause. Through discussions of Columbus’s plans and the pivotal capitulations with the Spanish Crown, the opening sets the stage for the profound cultural and historical shifts triggered by their explorations. The text hints at the challenges faced by these early navigators, contrasting their hopes against the skepticism and political rivalries of their time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Spanish
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject Magalhães, Fernão de, -1521
Subject Pinzón, Martín Alonso, 1440?-1493
Subject Legazpi, Miguel López de, 1510?-1572
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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