Description: CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS - AS HE WROTE ABOUT HIMSELF WITH NO SHORTAGE OF HISTORIANS, WRITERS AND SOCIAL ACTIVISTS ready to weigh in on the contribution to history and the legacy of Christopher Columbus, this handsome book is an attempt to provide readers a look at the Great Explorer's own view of himself. Columbus was a talented and active writer and - though much of his work has been lost - he left behind a great deal deal of information about his role in the opening of the modern era in the New World. The texts were selected by the historian Felipe Fernández-Armesto who was motivated by a desire to remove non-authentic material inserted by early editors (fake news of long ago) and by making the passages relevant to the narrative of Columbus's four voyages. THIS HANDSOME EDITION OF Columbus on Himself was published in 1992 by The Folio Society for book collectors. Like all Folio Society books, it is beautifully made and certain to appeal to book lovers who want special copies of favorite works that will adorn their bookshelves. This copy, encased in a custom-made slipcase, is in fine condition and appears to be unread. It is illustrated with contemporary art and maps. The Folio Society was established in 1947 to publish top quality editions of significant books and they are collected avidly by book-lovers all over the world. They are issued in custom-made slipcases. They tend to be pricier in the used-book market than average works but their quality in printing and design is generally superb. There are no signs of previous ownership in this pristine copy. Publisher: The Folio Society No ISBN Nonfiction: History + All books sold by Mackie Books are packaged in bubble-wrap. This book will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard box. + Click here to see other listings by Mackie Books on eBay. + We ship internationally through eBay's Global Shipping Program. + All the pictures we post with our eBay listing are from the actual books in our inventory and are not stock pictures. + We like to get books to you in the condition described above. This means careful packaging - our specialty. + Unimportant stuff can wait until tomorrow. Relax with a good book today.
Price: 32.5 USD
Location: Sausalito, California
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Book Title: Columbus On Himself
Book Series: Folio Nonfiction Collectibles
Original Language: English
Item Length: 6.5 in
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover in Custom Slipcase
Language: English
Item Height: 10.25 in
Personalized: No
Features: Illustrated, Custom Slipcase
Topic: The Great Explorer in his Own Words
Item Width: 1.1 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: The Folio Society
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Publication Year: 1992
Type: compilation
Era: Pre-1500s
Illustrator: Contemporary Art
Author: Felipe Fernández-Armesto
Genre: History, Maritime History, Exploration
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Weight: 1 lb 13 oz
Number of Pages: 279
