It’s a Small World After All….Nothing, other than perhaps our universe, started in a vacuum and neither did the discovery of the Americas, which of course included the island of Cuba. To find a starting point, a little background regarding the Iberian Peninsula is helpful, since that is where it all began. Why did Columbus want to sail for parts unknown? What was going through his mind when he turned his small fleet of three ships in a westerly direction and headed towards the edge of the world? Surely, he didn’t have a death wish, so what was it that he knew that the rest of the 15th century world didn’t? .Hank Bracker
About This Quote
This quote is taken from the book, "Columbus: The Four Voyages" by Hernando de Soto. De Soto is often referred to as the "father of American anthropology" for his discoveries in the Americas. This quote demonstrates that Columbus was not blind to his situation; he knew that he was taking a risk that could end in failure, but he also knew it was the only way to find wealth and riches beyond his wildest dreams. He believed that Columbus believed he had found something better than gold. But, what did he know?
Source: The Exciting Story Of Cuba: Understanding Cubas Present By Knowing Its Past
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