A classic romance and historical tale.
n the 15th century, a
fabulous journey awaited those who could unlock the secrets of the
Earth's geography. Beautifully written and emotionally compelling, 1492:
Admiral of the Ocean-Sea tells of the famous adventures of Columbus and
his men, who sailed into the almost mythical seas beyond the horizon in
search of the "New World," in the hopes of attaining vast wealth and
power. This brilliant book, by best-selling author Mary Johnston, traces
the long route taken by explorers hoping to locate Asia. Based on their
limited means and understanding of navigation, they struggle to find
their position, while at the same time encountering many natural wonders
and exotic peoples. Tensions build as they appear to become
increasingly lost. Columbus and his crew begin to lose hope, until they
finally receive the vindication of their bold vision. 1492: Admiral of
the Ocean-Sea pays special attention to the conditions of the late 15th
century period. It describes the competition between classes and ethnic
groups in Spain, as well as the clashes that occurred when people from
two very different cultures, native American and European, interact.
These issues are not merely abstract, since we see them vividly through
the eyes of a disenfranchised individual: a Christian sailor of Jewish
background, who has been compelled to lead a secretive and solitary
existence. The incidents of his life are brought to us in a handsome,
elegant language.
Mary Johnston (November 21, 1870 - May 9, 1936) was an American novelist and women's rights advocate from Virginia. She was one of America's best selling authors during her writing career and had three silent films adapted from her novels.
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