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Columbus

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By (author): Demi

Illustrated by: Demi

Born in 1451 in the seafaring nation of Genoa in northern Italy, Christopher Columbus grew up watching ships sail into the harbor loaded with riches from Egypt, Spain, England, and Belgium. Columbus was convinced that he could gain gold, silk, ivory, and much personal wealth for himself if he were to sail west from Europe to the East and trade with China and India. When Queen Isabella of Castile and King Ferdinand of Aragon finally provided him with three ships, a crew, and supplies for his journey, Columbus embarked on the first of four voyages to the East in 1492. Although he never reached Asia, he did land in Central and South America, establishing a firm foothold in America and opening up wider European exploration to the new continent and other foreign lands. Demi portrays Columbus as a great navigator and explorer, but she also provides a balanced view of his accomplishments, describing his enslavement of the native Taino Indians of Central America and his mismanagement of the colonies that he established in the Indies. Using Chinese paintbrushes and inks, gold overlays, and Italian marbled paper from Florence, Italy, she paints Columbuss vast world with characteristic skill and beauty. See more
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  • Publication Date: 18 Sep 2012
  • Publisher: Amazon Publishing
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780761461678

About Demi

Demi was born in Cambridge Massachusetts. She studied art at the Instituto Allende in Guanajuato Mexico; with Sister Corita at the Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles; at the M. S. University in Baroda India while on a Fulbright scholarship; and at the China Institute for Arts in New York City. Her husband Tze-si Jesse Huang introduced her to the religion folklore ancient culture and history of China after which she became intrigued by the stories she read about Marco Polo. Demi is the author and illustrator of more than three hundred childrens books including picture book biographies of spiritual leaders such as Jesus Buddha the Dalai Lama Gandhi and Muhammad. Su Donpo: Chinese Genius retells and illustrates true Chinese leadership and heroism and numerous folktales such as The Empty Pot and Liang and the Magic Paintbrush transmit the wonder and magic of China. Her work has received many awards and ac­colades among them the Christopher Award which recognizes individuals whose work makes a positive difference in the world and the Middle East Book Award. Her titles have been designated American Library Association Notable Childrens Books New York Times Best Illustrated Books Notable Books for a Global Society and American Bookseller Pick of the List Books.

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