A History of the Life And Voyages of Christopher Columbus volume 1
A History of the Life And Voyages of Christopher Columbus volume 1
Irving, Washington, 1783-1859
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Columbus now began to gather infor- mation of an island which lay in that direction, and which was called Cuba, but all that he could collect concerning it from the signs of the natives was coloured, and gilded, and exaggerated by his imagination. He understood it to be of great extent, abounding in gold, and pearls, and spices, and carrying on an extensive commerce in those precious articles ; and that large merchant ships came to trade with its inhabitants. Comparing these misinterpreted acco...unts with the coast of Asia as laid down on his map, after the descriptions of Marco Polo, he concluded that this island must be Cipango, and the merchant ships mentioned must be those of the Grand Khan, who maintained an extensive commerce in these seas. He formed his plan accordingly, determining to sail immediately for this island, and make himself acquainted with its ports, cities, and productions, Chap. II. ] BAHAMA ISLANDS. 265 for the purpose of establishing relations of traffic. He would then seek another great island called Bohio, of which the natives gave likewise mar- vellous accounts.
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