the story of christopher columbus [Hardcover] mcgovern, ann

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Previous library book. Cover has wear. Pages are clean. Binding is secure.
Ann McGovern’s “The Story of Christopher Columbus” offers a captivating account of the famed explorer’s life and voyages. This ex-library copy may bear the gentle patina of countless young readers, but its well-preserved pages invite modern audiences to revisit Columbus’s daring journey across the Atlantic. First published in 1959, this volume emerged during a period of renewed interest in the Age of Exploration, fueled by the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s arrival in the Americas. McGovern’s accessible prose and attention to historical detail make this an engaging introduction for young readers, while collectors may appreciate its role in shaping early understandings of this pivotal moment in world history. Though perspectives have evolved, this narrative provides a window into how past generations perceived Columbus’s legacy.