Christopher Columbus Chapter 1 Summary
In The Voyages of Christopher Columbus, Armstrong Sperry chronicles the relevant details of the historic voyages of Christopher Columbus and provides readers with an account of the events of Columbus’ early and final years. Material in the narrative’s nine chapters is arranged chronologically, beginning with 1491, the period immediately preceding the historic voyages. The first and last chapter of the book center on Columbus’ family life by featuring scenes with his son, Diego. The material of chapter 1 includes a visit by Columbus and his son to a priory in Spain and provides the occasion for a flashback to the days of Columbus’ youth and a meeting with his cousin Tonio, who taunted him about his desire to sail where no one had dared to venture.