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Christopher Columbus
The Columbus Navigation- Examining the History, Navigation, and Landfall of Christopher Columbus
Explorations of Christopher Columbus- created by the Mariner's Museum, this site examines the voyages and death of Christopher Columbus.
Christopher Columbus: Man and Myth- this article is a part of the Library of Congress' exhibit, "1492: An Ongoing Voyage."
Medieval Sourcebook: Christopher Columbus: Extracts from Journal- This document is the from the journal of Columbus in his voyage of 1492. It is part of the Internet Medieval Sourcebook edited by Paul Halsall.
Christopher Columbus and the Spanish Empire- this article is part of the European Voyages of Exploration and sponsored by the University of Calgary.
Journey of Christopher Columbus- from Glencoe, this site includes information describing before, during and after Columbus' voyages and maps.
What Columbus Discovered- Chapter 6 from The True Story of Christopher Columbus, Called the Great Admiral by Elbridge Streeter Brooks (1846-1902). Sponsored by the Electronic Text Center, University of Virginia Library.
Christopher Columbus- this article is sponsored by the National Maritime Museum and it answers some questions about his trips.
From Revolution to Reconstruction: Christopher Columbus- a letter from Columbus to the King and Queen of Spain during his first voyage.
Columbus, Christopher- this biographical article is written for Biography.com.
Fact Monster: Christopher Columbus- included in this article is information about his early life, his voyages, and a historical perspective
Examining the Reputation of Christopher Columbus- written by Jack Weatherford
Privileges and Prerogatives Granted by Their Catholic Majesties to Christopher Columbus- this primary document is at a site sponsored by the Avalon Project at Yale.
Columbus Letter: Table of Contents- sponsored by Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education at University of Southern Maine. The letter is by Columbus about his voyage.
Last Updated: 09-29-11
Kristina McGlaun, Librarian
Jackson Creek Middle School
