The Voyages of Christopher Columbus 1st Edition

A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus by Washington Irving is a romanticised biographical account of Columbus. It blends historical fact with literary embellishment, portraying Columbus as a heroic figure while narrating his voyages across the Atlantic and the discovery of the New World. Though later criticised for inaccuracies, it was the most popular English-language work on Columbus until the mid-20th century.