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Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 1
by Filson Young
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11 totalProduced by David Widger
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS - AND THE NEW WORLD OF HIS DISCOVERY - A NARRATIVE BY FILSON YOUNG - TO THE RIGHT HON. SIR HORACE PLUNKETT, K.C.V.O., D.C.L., F.R.S. - MY DEAR HORACE,
PREFACE
THE INNER LIGHT - I THE STREAM OF THE WORLD - II THE HOME IN GENOA - III YOUNG CHRISTOPHER - IV DOMENICO - V SEA THOUGHTS - VI IN PORTUGAL - VII ADVENTURES BODILY AND SPIRITUAL - VIII THE FIRE KINDLES - IX WANDERINGS WITH AN IDEA - X OUR LADY OF LA RABIDA - XI THE CONSENT OF SPAIN - XII THE PREPARATIONS AT PALOS - XIII EVENTS OF THE FIRST VOYAGE - XIV LANDFALL - THE NEW WORLD - I THE ENCHANTED ISLANDS - II THE EARTHLY PARADISE - III THE VOYAGE HOME - IV THE HOUR OF TRIUMPH - V GREAT EXPECTATIONS - VI THE SECOND VOYAGE - VII THE EARTHLY PARADISE REVISITED - DESPERATE REMEDIES - I THE VOYAGE TO CUBA - II THE CONQUEST OF ESPANOLA - III UPS AND DOWNS - IV IN SPAIN AGAIN - V THE THIRD VOYAGE - VI AN INTERLUDE
CHAPTER II - THE HOME IN GENOA
CHAPTER III - YOUNG CHRISTOPHER
CHAPTER IV - DOMENICO
CHAPTER V - SEA THOUGHTS
CHAPTER VI - IN PORTUGAL
CHAPTER VII - ADVENTURES BODILY AND SPIRITUAL
Description
The narrative opens with a personal letter that frames Christopher Columbus not just as a sailor, but as a symbol of humanity’s restless urge to venture into the unknown. Filson Young draws on a vast body of scholarship while weaving his own reflections on the nature of discovery, comparing the Atlantic voyages to later struggles in Ireland and the timeless challenge of shaping a new world. Listeners are invited to consider how ambition, administration, and the simple longing to “bottle” fresh experiences shaped the first act of the Age of Exploration.
The author’s modest approach acknowledges the monumental work of historians, then steps forward to translate those facts into a readable, engaging story. By blending documentary detail with lyrical musings, the book offers a vivid portrait of Columbus’s early voyages, the expectations of his sponsors, and the cultural crossroads he opened. It’s a thoughtful listening experience that balances rigorous research with an accessible, contemplative voice, perfect for those curious about the origins of the New World.
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Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (128K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
About the author
Filson Young
1876–1938
Best known for publishing one of the earliest books on the Titanic disaster, this Northern Irish writer moved easily between journalism, history, music, and broadcasting. His career had the restless energy of an early 20th-century man of letters, with work shaped by war reporting, travel, and a strong feel for narrative.
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