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Christopher Columbus

The best resources about the navigator Christopher Columbus who discovered the North American West Indes in 1492
Christopher Columbus - Biography of Christopher Columbus
A brief biographical overview of Christopher Columbus, the explorer who discovered North America for Europe.
1492: An Ongoing Voyage
An online exhibition from the Library of Congress. A great survey of the complexities of the concept of "discovery."
Just Where Was Columbus?
A great brief overview of Columbus and his "discoveries."
The Columbus Letter
The letter that Columbus wrote to announce his discovery of the islands in the "Indian Sea."
The Columbus Navigation Homepage
The best site for all things Columbus, especially Columbus' navigation.

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