The Vision Of Columbus: A Poem In Nine Books With Explanatory Notes

By Joel Barlow

Book Overview

The Vision of Columbus is a long-form poem written by Joel Barlow and published in 1787. The poem is divided into nine books and tells the story of Christopher Columbus and his journey to the New World. Through the use of vivid imagery and poetic language, Barlow paints a picture of the struggles and triumphs of Columbus and his crew as they embark on their historic voyage. The poem also explores themes of discovery, conquest, and the clash of cultures between the Europeans and the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The book includes explanatory notes that provide historical context and background information on the events and figures depicted in the poem. Overall, The Vision of Columbus is a significant work of American literature that captures the spirit of exploration and the desire for adventure that characterized the early years of the United States.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: 1162926627
• ISBN13: 9781162926629
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"