Sailed this day nineteen leagues, and determined to count less than the true number, that the crew might not be dismayed if the voyage should prove long. Christopher Columbus countcrowday Change image and share on social
By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. Christopher Columbus arrivechoosedestination Change image and share on social
But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall remain till I collect as much as possible, and for this purpose I am proceeding solely in quest of them. Christopher Columbus collectgoldgreat Change image and share on social
Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys. Christopher Columbus buildchimneyhigh Change image and share on social
These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected and made to do all that one wished. Christopher Columbus armmakeman Change image and share on social
As soon as I arrived in the Indies, in the first island which I found, I took some of the natives by force, in order that they might learn and might give me information of whatever there is in these parts. And so it was that they soon understood us, and we them, either by speech or by signs, and they have been very serviceable. Christopher Columbus arrivefindforce share on social
I have come to believe that this is a mighty continent which was hitherto unknown. Christopher Columbus continenthithertomighty Change image and share on social
Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning, fearing to meet with shoals; continued our course in the morning; and as the island was found to be six or seven leagues distant, and the tide was against us, it was noon when we arrived there. Christopher Columbus anchorarrivecontinue share on social