Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 2
1825
Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 2
1825
Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 2, written by Filson Young and first published in 1825, provides a historical account of Columbus's life and his ambitious maritime explorations. The narrative details Columbus's efforts to secure support for his expeditions, highlighting key figures such as his brother Bartholomew and navigator Martin Behaim. The text explores Columbus's determination in the face of skepticism from learned contemporaries, illustrating his steadfast vision to discover new territories across the Atlantic.
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“Columbus tried to pour the wine of civilisation into very old bottles; you, more wisely, are trying to pour the old wine of our country into new bottles. Yet there is no great unlikeness between the two tasks: it is all a matter of bottling; the vintage is the same, infinite, inexhaustible, and as punctual as the sun and the seasons. It was Columbus’s weakness as an administrator that he thought the bottle was everything; it is your strength that you care for the vintage, and labour to preserve its flavour and soft fire. Yours,””
— Filson Young
