Publisher's Synopsis
Diego Pinzon And The Fearful Voyage He Took Into The Unknown Ocean A.D. 1492 is a historical fiction book written by John Russell Coryell. The book is set in the year 1492 and follows the story of Diego Pinzon, a sailor from a Spanish port town who is enlisted by Christopher Columbus to embark on a perilous voyage into the unknown ocean. The book begins with Diego Pinzon's life in his hometown and his initial reluctance to join Columbus on his expedition. However, he eventually decides to embark on the journey, along with his brothers, to seek new lands and riches. The journey is fraught with danger and uncertainty as they face storms, disease, and mutiny from the crew. As they sail deeper into the unknown ocean, Diego and his brothers begin to question Columbus's leadership and motives. They witness the brutal treatment of the indigenous people they encounter and the destruction of their way of life. This leads to conflicts between the crew and Columbus, and ultimately, a split in the group. The book is a compelling and vivid account of the voyage of Columbus and his crew, from the perspective of one of the sailors who was there. It provides a unique insight into the challenges and hardships faced by the crew, as well as the impact of Columbus's expedition on the indigenous people and their way of life. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, adventure, and exploration.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.
