The Pictorial History of the United States of America: From the Discovery by the Northmen in the Tenth Century to the Present Time, Volumes 1-2B. Walker, 1844 - United States |
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Page 33
... proceeded to the port of Palos , to fit out the armament . Three vessels were prepared for the voyage . The largest , which was decked , was called the Santa Maria , and on board of this ship Columbus hoisted his flag . The second ...
... proceeded to the port of Palos , to fit out the armament . Three vessels were prepared for the voyage . The largest , which was decked , was called the Santa Maria , and on board of this ship Columbus hoisted his flag . The second ...
Page 41
... proceeded to the east , for the purpose of approaching the gold mines of Cibao . On the night of the 24th of December , Columbus's vessel , the Santa Maria , struck upon a reef , and he was compelled to abandon her , and take refuge ...
... proceeded to the east , for the purpose of approaching the gold mines of Cibao . On the night of the 24th of December , Columbus's vessel , the Santa Maria , struck upon a reef , and he was compelled to abandon her , and take refuge ...
Page 42
... proceeded through an immense crowd to the palace , where Ferdinand and Isabella were seated on their throne , awaiting his arrival . As soon as he appeared with his train , they rose up . Columbus threw himself upon his knees ; but they ...
... proceeded through an immense crowd to the palace , where Ferdinand and Isabella were seated on their throne , awaiting his arrival . As soon as he appeared with his train , they rose up . Columbus threw himself upon his knees ; but they ...
Page 49
... proceeded to ascend the river , and found anchorage near the Isle of Orleans , which , from the beauty , variety , and luxuriance of its vegetation , and particularly for the great number of vines which clustered over it in profusion ...
... proceeded to ascend the river , and found anchorage near the Isle of Orleans , which , from the beauty , variety , and luxuriance of its vegetation , and particularly for the great number of vines which clustered over it in profusion ...
Page 62
... proceeded to St. Augustine , and the French vessels returned to the river May . Ribault now resolved to re - embark with part of his troops and attack the Spaniards . Laudonniere and the other officers opposed this design , and advised ...
... proceeded to St. Augustine , and the French vessels returned to the river May . Ribault now resolved to re - embark with part of his troops and attack the Spaniards . Laudonniere and the other officers opposed this design , and advised ...
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