Frauke Gewecke ist Professorin für Romanische Literatur- und Kulturwissenschaft an der Universität Heidelberg. Sie hat zahlreiche Beiträge vor allem zu ihren Forschungsschwerpunkten Lateinamerika und der Karibik geschrieben und ist Autorin mehrerer Sachbücher.
The Discovery of America Series
This series embarks on thrilling voyages into the unknown, where intrepid explorers confront the vast ocean and their own doubts. Follow the stories of individuals whose discoveries reshaped history and unveiled a new world filled with unexpected encounters and grand adventures. Each installment offers a captivating look at early explorations and their profound global impact. Immerse yourself in the dramatic moments of discovery that continue to enthrall readers centuries later.
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The year 1992 will see schoolchildren everywhere celebrating Christopher Columbus's fantastic journey to uncharted lands. This illustrated storybook is a compilation of passages taken from a translation of the actual journal that Columbus kept on his travels--a book to stir all who read it. Full-color and black-and-white illustrations throughout.