Provides a history of Christopher Columbus and the colonization of the Americas that debunks many of the myths about him. Discusses the islands and areas he explored, the settlements he created, how he treated the native peoples, his relationship to the King and Queen of Spain, his misguided beliefs about his explorations, and how his legacy and popularity both grew and fell out of favor. Includes a timeline and illustrations. Teaching Books: https://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=89471.