An Attempt To Solve The Problem Of The First Landing Place Of Columbus In The New World (1882)

By Gustavus Vasa Fox

Book Overview

An Attempt To Solve The Problem Of The First Landing Place Of Columbus In The New World is a book published in 1882 by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. The book is an attempt to solve the mystery of where Christopher Columbus first landed in the New World. The author of the book, Lieutenant-Commander J. E. Pillsbury, uses historical accounts, geographical data, and topographical surveys to try and pinpoint the exact location of Columbus's landing. The book provides a detailed analysis of the evidence and arguments for various potential landing sites, including the Bahamas, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. The author ultimately concludes that the most likely location for Columbus's first landing was on the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas. The book is a fascinating exploration of the early history of the Americas and the efforts of early explorers like Columbus to discover new lands.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163929360
• ISBN13: 9781163929360
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"