""The Letter of Columbus on the Discovery of America"" is a historical document that recounts Christopher Columbus' journey to the New World in 1492. This facsimile edition includes the original pictorial illustrations and a new literal translation by Wilberforce Eames. The letter, which was originally written in Spanish and sent to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain, describes Columbus' encounters with the indigenous people of the Americas, his observations of the flora and fauna, and his impressions of the land he discovered. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into one of the most significant events in world history, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the exploration and colonization of the Americas.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.