Columbus in the Americas

This history explores Christopher Columbus's encounters with Native Americans, detailing the immediate harm and the lasting patterns of behavior he established. Drawing from Columbus's logbook and other firsthand accounts, the book examines his strengths and weaknesses as an explorer and leader. It recounts dramatic events like the destruction of Fortress Navidad, a battle with the Guaymi people, and a year spent marooned in Jamaica. This balanced portrait reveals the triumphs, tragedies, courage, and villainy surrounding one of history's most famous and controversial figures.