These captivating, enlightening stories, each of which was written by a different Central Ohio author, will entertain readers of all types.
A brief biography of the Italian weaver's son who never achieved his dream of finding a trade route to India, but in pursuing it opened the door to the New World.
Coleader of the ZieglerHowe Orchestra with violin virtuoso Franz Ziegler, Charles T. “Teach 'Em” Howe (shown with Fred Neddermeyer and Jess Worthington) is best remembered today for his development of the Howe Model Conn flute with an ...
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In the wake of a terrifying awakening, the refugees of sleeper ship Raphael find themselves strewn across an island, far from their intended landing zone.
A book for young readers about Christopher Columbus.
A biography of the fifteenth-century Italian seaman and navigator who unknowingly discovered a new continent while looking for a western route to India.
In 1992 we mark the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's first voyage to the New World. But for most of us, this pivotal figure remains as distant and mysterious as...
From the enigmatic Moundbuilders who left their mark in the heart of the Buckeye State to the National Road and Ohio Canal that drew an influx of settlers to the burgeoning capital, Columbus blossomed into an industrial hub that became the ...
If the first voyage illustrates the rewards of exploration, this book shows how the subsequent voyages illustrate the costs - political, moral, and economic.
Originally published: New York: Viking Adult, 2011.
In Columbus: His Enterprise, Hans Koning describes the personality and motivation of a man who changed the course of history. Exploding the myth of the Great Navigator, the author reveals...
"Examines the life of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, including his birth and early sea voyages, his famed discovery of the New World, and his legacy in American history"--Provided by publisher.
Discusses the character of Columbus in the context of the world of the late fifteenth century.
Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
Columbus offers a quiet, low-key environment with access to post-secondary education and world-class cultural experiences within an hour's drive.
These day trip itineraries, all within approximately two hours of Columbus, include recommendations for the best things to see and do, where to shop, where to eat, and where to stay and more.
Enjoy a welcome change of pace and discover a world you may not know exists in your own backyard. Day Trips(R) describes hundreds of fascinating and exciting things to do, many free of charge and most within a two-hour drive of Columbus.