Christopher Columbus and the Mystery of the Bell of the Santa Maria

Christopher Columbus and the Mystery of the Bell of the Santa Maria

by Consuelo Varela (Author)

Synopsis

In this unique volume, hundreds of archival and specially commissioned photographs accompany a penetrating analysis to fit together the pieces of the many puzzles surrounding Christopher Columbus. The controversial revelations of this book, derived from the interpretation of ancient maps and the results of underwater exploration, will thrill armchair adventurers and intrigue history buffs who have long craved more information on the mysterious identity of the legendary explorer.This fascinating volume takes readers on a voyage of discovery into the mysterious life of Christopher Columbus. The authors present fresh insight into the identity of Columbus, revealing new and surprising discoveries into his lineage and true identity. The latter part of the book is devoted to one of the most important events in modern archaeology: the search for the diving bell of the flagship of Columbus expedition, The Santa Maria, discovered in 1994.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: illustrated edition
Publisher: White Star
Published: 02 Oct 2008

ISBN 10: 8854403962
ISBN 13: 9788854403963

Author Bio
CONSUELO VARELA is a researcher of the School of Hispanic American Studies in Seville. Between the 1993 and 2000 she was the Director of the School. Her works are focused on the study of the early years of the discovery with a special attention to Columbus and Vespucci. Member of the editing board of the magazine Revista de Indias (CSIC, Madrid), colonial Latin American Review (Washington) and the monographic collection Biblioteca Americana of the CSIC. She is leading researcher of the DIGICYT's project Escrituras de la Historia. She has written hundreds of articles and twelve books, three of which translated in English, French and Italian. Engineer ROBERTO MAZZARA is best knows for having found the diving bell of the Santa Maria, the flagship of Christopher Columbus' fleet, which he discovered in 1994 off the northern coast of Portugal.