Book: Life Of Christopher Columbus Books 1 To 4 1828. Washington Irving was the first American literary artist to earn his living solely through his writings and is considered to be the Father of the American Short Story. Irving became a diplomatic attachi at the American embassy in Madrid in 1826. There he produced his biography of Columbus, largely based on the work of the Spanish historian Navarrete. See other Irving titles available from Kessinger Publishing.
Details of Book: Life Of Christopher Columbus Books 1 To 4 Book: Life Of Christopher Columbus Books 1 To 4
Author: Washington Irving
ISBN: 0766185095
ISBN-13: 9780766185098
, 978-0766185098
Binding: Paperback
Publishing Date: 05032004
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Number of Pages: 368
Language: English