{"product_id":"9788490075661","title":"Logbook","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLogbook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristopher Columbus's \u003cem\u003eLogbook\u003c\/em\u003e, transcribed by Bartolomé de las Casas, is the direct testimony of one of the most momentous voyages in history. Through its pages, the reader accompanies the admiral on his journey, discovering not only the routes and lands encountered, but also the contradictions of a visionary explorer: the fascination with the unknown, the desire for evangelization, and the search for riches. This historical document offers an intimate look at the explorer's mindset and the beginnings of the encounter between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text compiles Christopher Columbus's daily notes during his first voyage to the Indies, according to the transcription made by Friar Bartolomé de las Casas. It details geographic observations, impressions of the lands and peoples encountered, and navigational decisions. Columbus confuses Cuba with Cipango (Japan) and shows a character that oscillates between enthusiasm, distrust, and geographic speculation. The work also includes references to his second voyage, where he set sail from Cádiz in 1493 with a fleet of 17 ships and 1,500 men, discovering Puerto Rico and Jamaica, exploring the south of Cuba, and establishing the settlement of La Isabela on Hispaniola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe discovery of America and the encounter between cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e15th-century navigation and maritime exploration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe explorer's contradictions: religious faith, lust for wealth, and wonder at the new\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMedieval geographic speculations and their errors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe colonization process and the establishment of the first settlements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for students and history lovers interested in travel chronicles and the Age of Discovery. It is also of great value to those who wish to understand Christopher Columbus's mindset beyond the myth through a first-hand document. It is an essential read for researchers, teachers, and any curious reader interested in the origins of the encounter between Europe and the Americas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the original historical source of Columbus's first voyage, transcribed by Bartolomé de las Casas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the admiral's motivations, doubts, and contradictions during the voyage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed vision of the routes, geographic discoveries, and first contacts with indigenous cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eContext on European maritime expansion and the geographic beliefs of the era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Columbus, Christopher\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Linkgua Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: CLASSIC TEXTS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: HISTORY-TRAVELS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 94\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLogbook\u003c\/em\u003e is an essential work for anyone interested in the history of the discovery of America. Its value lies in offering the direct voice of Christopher Columbus, filtered through the pen of Bartolomé de las Casas, which allows the reader to approach the complexity of the figure and his undertaking. Despite its brevity (94 pages), the content is dense and revealing, ideal for reflective reading. Linkgua's pocket-format edition makes it accessible and handy, perfect for students or history buffs looking for a primary source in a practical format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LINKGUA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406126473563,"sku":"9788490075661","price":9.02,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849007566.jpg?v=1781835219","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788490075661","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}