1492 White Seahorse Classics Mary Johnston 9781535308687 Books
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1492 By Mary Johnston is the story of Christopher Columbus, Master Christopherus, a tall, muscular, gray-eyed, silver-haired man. It is about his voyages, discoveries, trials, triumphs, his fall from favor in the Spanish court and his death. The novel also reveals the greed and harshness of the Spanish toward the Indians and each other. Seven long years Columbus waited, only to have his proposal put down by the King and Queen of Spain. The story is told in the voice of Juan Lepe the squire, who was to become Juan Lepe the sailor. It is also his story. Beautifully written and emotionally compelling, 1492 tells of the famous adventures of Columbus and his men, who sailed into the almost mythical seas beyond the horizon in search of the "New World," in the hopes of attaining vast wealth and power. Based on their limited means and understanding of navigation, they struggle to find their position, while at the same time encountering many natural wonders and exotic peoples. Tensions build as they appear to become increasingly lost. Columbus and his crew begin to lose hope, until they finally receive the vindication of their bold vision. 1492 pays special attention to the conditions of the late 15th century period. In 1492, Mary Johnston describes the competition between classes and ethnic groups in Spain, as well as the clashes that occurred when people from two very different cultures, native American and European, interact. Ms. Johnston does not deny the greatness of Columbus or the ill treatment of the Indians by the Spanish. In this novel, Columbus wants to trade for gold and other things but many of the Spanish just take what they want. These issues are not merely abstract, since we see them vividly through the eyes of a disenfranchised individual a Christian sailor of Jewish background, who has been compelled to lead a secretive and solitary existence. The incidents of his life are brought to us in a handsome, elegant language, uncommon in the books of our day.
1492 White Seahorse Classics Mary Johnston 9781535308687 Books
The author, Mary Johnston of Virginia, was a best selling novelist in the first third of the Twentieth century. She wrote historical novels, some with a romance angle. Movies were made of some of her books including TO HAVE AND TO HOLD. She used her fame to advance women's rights. As might be expected, 1492 is a novel of Columbus, his voyages, discoveries, trials, triumphs, his fall from favor in the Spanish court and his death. The novel also reveals the greed and harshness of the Spanish toward the Indians and each other. Ms. Johnston does not deny the greatness of Columbus or the ill treatment of the Indians by the Spanish. In this novel, Columbus wants to trade for gold and other things but many of the Spanish just take what they want. Johnston's writing style is unusual but grows on the reader. This review is from the Kindle e-book published May 16, 2012.Product details
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1492 White Seahorse Classics Mary Johnston 9781535308687 Books Reviews
Well, I read 1491 and 1493, so I naturally assumed that 1492 would be in the same vain. It has nothing to do with Columbus as far as I could tell. I have to admit I didn't finish reading it, as it appeared to be fictional, and I was expecting non-fiction. This is not really a fair review since I didn't finish reading it.
This book is about the voyages of Christopher Columbus as reported by a man who, according to this account, sailed with him. Interesting book. It was a good read.
Written from the viewpoint of an educated common man traveling with Columbus. The role played by politics in the early Caribbean is presented as the major player.
The author, Mary Johnston of Virginia, was a best selling novelist in the first third of the Twentieth century. She wrote historical novels, some with a romance angle. Movies were made of some of her books including TO HAVE AND TO HOLD. She used her fame to advance women's rights. As might be expected, 1492 is a novel of Columbus, his voyages, discoveries, trials, triumphs, his fall from favor in the Spanish court and his death. The novel also reveals the greed and harshness of the Spanish toward the Indians and each other. Ms. Johnston does not deny the greatness of Columbus or the ill treatment of the Indians by the Spanish. In this novel, Columbus wants to trade for gold and other things but many of the Spanish just take what they want. Johnston's writing style is unusual but grows on the reader. This review is from the e-book published May 16, 2012.
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