Path of Columbus

Duration: 0:22:00

Creator: Inc

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Uses present-day scenes and available historic documents to reflect the conditions surrounding the discovery of the new world by Columbus. Depicts Columbus' boyhood home, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, and the convent of La Rabida where Columbus lived while trying to interest Ferdinand and Isabella in his plans. Shows Palos, from where his ships sailed; San Salvador, where he landed; and the Cathedral of Ciudad Trujillo, where he is buried. Translated portions of old documents such as the King's proclamation to provide Columbus with ships, the record of rights accorded to Columbus' family, and the explorer's letter to his son.

Complete Record: , Uses present-day scenes and available historic documents to reflect the conditions surrounding the discovery of the new world by Columbus. Depicts Columbus' boyhood home, the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, and the convent of La Rabida where Columbus lived while trying to interest Ferdinand and Isabella in his plans. Shows Palos, from where his ships sailed; San Salvador, where he landed; and the Cathedral of Ciudad Trujillo, where he is buried. Translated portions of old documents such as the King's proclamation to provide Columbus with ships, the record of rights accorded to Columbus' family, and the explorer's letter to his son.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.