The Life of Christopher Columbus is a four-volume book series written by American author Washington Irving. The series chronicles the life and voyages of Christopher Columbus, the legendary explorer who discovered the New World in 1492. The first volume of the series covers Columbus's early life and his quest for funding to embark on his first voyage. The second volume details his first voyage across the Atlantic, his interactions with native peoples, and his discovery of the Caribbean islands. The third volume delves into Columbus's subsequent voyages to the New World, his struggles to establish colonies and his eventual downfall. The final volume covers Columbus's legacy, his impact on world history, and the controversies surrounding his life and achievements. Irving's detailed and engaging account of Columbus's life and voyages provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of one of the most significant figures in world history.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 attach��� 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.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.