Toscanelli And Columbus: The Letter And Chart Of Toscanelli On The Route To The Indies By Way Of The West

Toscanelli and Columbus: The Letter and Chart of Toscanelli on the Route to the Indies by Way of the West is a book written by Henry Vignaud. The book explores the historical significance of the letter and chart sent by Italian astronomer, mathematician, and cosmographer Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli to Portuguese nobleman and explorer Fern�����o Martins in 1474. The letter and chart contained Toscanelli's proposed route to the Indies by way of the west, which would later inspire Christopher Columbus to embark on his famous voyage in 1492. The book delves into the historical context of the letter and chart, as well as the impact they had on Columbus's decision to set sail for the New World. It also analyzes the accuracy of Toscanelli's proposed route and the role it played in the European exploration and colonization of the Americas. Overall, Toscanelli and Columbus: The Letter and Chart of Toscanelli on the Route to the Indies by Way of the West provides a comprehensive and insightful look into one of the most significant events in world history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.