Days Of Discovery (1917)

By Bertram Smith

Book Overview

Days of Discovery is a historical novel written by Bertram Smith and published in 1917. The book is set in the early 16th century and follows the adventures of a young Spanish nobleman named Juan de la Cosa. Juan is a skilled navigator and sailor, and he is recruited by the famous explorer Christopher Columbus to join him on his second voyage to the New World. The novel is divided into three parts, each detailing a different stage of Juan's journey. In the first part, Juan and Columbus set sail from Spain and encounter various obstacles, including storms, mutiny, and hostile indigenous tribes. In the second part, Juan and his fellow sailors explore the Caribbean islands and make contact with the native people, learning about their customs and way of life. In the third part, Juan and Columbus continue their voyage, eventually reaching the mainland of South America and encountering the rich and powerful Inca Empire.Throughout the book, Smith provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life on board a 16th-century ship, as well as the challenges and dangers faced by early explorers. He also explores the complex relationships between the Spanish colonizers and the native peoples they encountered, highlighting the cultural clashes and misunderstandings that often occurred. Days of Discovery is an exciting and engaging historical adventure novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of European exploration and colonization in the New World. It is suitable for readers of all ages who enjoy historical fiction and adventure stories.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: 1120186242
• ISBN13: 9781120186249
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"