The 15th century comes vividly alive in this splendidly original picture book about Christopher Columbus. The straightforward text combines documented fact and legend, while the pictures show Columbus' gradual emergence from a fortress of medieval belief as he begins to realize his dream of finding a new route to the Orient. 1991 New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year; Booklist Starred Review; School Library Journal Best Book of 1991; The Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book. Full-color illustrations.
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The 15th century comes vividly alive in this splendidly original picture book about Christopher Columbus. The straightforward text combines documented fact and legend, while the pictures show Columbus' gradual emergence from a fortress of medieval belief as he begins to realize his dream of finding a new route to the Orient. 1991 New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year; Booklist Starred Review; School Library Journal Best Book of 1991; The Horn Book Fanfare Honor Book. Full-color illustrations.
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Seller's Description:
This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear. This is a used book in good condition and may show some signs of use or wear.
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17905198309
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Seller's Description:
Fair. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket. This is a used book. It may contain highlighting/underlining and/or the book may show heavier signs of wear. It may also be ex-library or without dustjacket.
Publisher:
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published:
1991
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17786129602
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Seller's Description:
Fair. An acceptable and readable copy. All pages are intact, and the spine and cover are also intact. This item may have light highlighting, writing or underlining through out the book, curled corners, missing dust jacket and or stickers.