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Columbus, Christopher

The Columbus Navigation Homepage view detail comment email this

An extensive resource on Christopher Columbus. It includes a timeline; pages on his crew, ships, and navigation; individual pages covering his first, second, third, and fourth voyages; and the "Columbus Landfall Homepage," which discusses some of the best-known theories of exactly where Columbus originally landed. Also includes a bibliography with capsule reviews and an annotated list of other Web resources.
http://www.columbusnavigation.com/
Topics: Geography, History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People, Transportation
Last updated Aug 31, 2006


The Journey of Christopher Columbus: Beyond the Textbook view detail comment email this

This site provides information about the 1492-1493 journey headed by Christopher Columbus from Spain to the "new world." The site features background about how Columbus obtained support for the journey, a voyage timeline with excerpts from journals, information about the native people Columbus encountered (such as the Tainos and Caribs) and his activities after his return, and a map. From the McGraw-Hill textbook publishing company.
http://www.glencoe.com/sec/socialstudies/btt/columbus/
Topics: Geography, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People
Last updated Oct 20, 2005


Kaboose: Columbus Day view detail comment email this

A collection of annotated links about Columbus Day. Includes links to biographical information for Christopher Columbus, alternative views of Columbus, sites on ship navigation, holiday activities, electronic greeting cards, and clip art.
http://holidays.kaboose.com/columbus-day/
Topics: Geography, History, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People
Last updated Aug 28, 2008





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