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America Discovers Columbus: How an Italian Explorer Became an American Hero

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Looks at popular representations of Columbus throughout two hundred years of American history in an examination of the historical and cultural context in which Columbus emerged as an American symbol

217 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1992

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Claudia L. Bushman

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February 12, 2026
It’s mind boggling imagining how historians managed to keep track of research / information before the digital age. Really interesting read!
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