""Christopher Columbus: Who Sailed For Asia And Discovered A New World"" by Clifford Smyth is a biography that explores the life and achievements of the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. The book begins by providing an overview of Columbus's early life and background, including his upbringing in Genoa, Italy, and his early experiences as a sailor. It then goes on to detail his famous voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, including his encounters with the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean and the Americas.Throughout the book, Smyth provides a balanced and nuanced portrayal of Columbus, acknowledging both his accomplishments and his flaws. He also explores the historical and cultural context of Columbus's voyages, examining the political and economic factors that led to his expeditions and the impact they had on the world.Overall, ""Christopher Columbus: Who Sailed For Asia And Discovered A New World"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that provides readers with a deep understanding of one of history's most famous explorers.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.