Christopher Columbus and the New World of His Discovery — Volume 6

Project Gutenberg's Christopher Columbus, Volume 6, by Filson YoungThis eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it,give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online atwww.gutenberg.netTitle: Christopher Columbus, Volume 6 And The New World Of His Discovery, A NarrativeAuthor: Filson YoungRelease Date: December 5, 2004 [EBook #4113]Language: English*** START OF THIS PROJECT GUTENBERG EBOOK CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS, VOLUME 6 ***Produced by David WidgerCHRISTOPHER COLUMBUSAND THE NEW WORLD OF HIS DISCOVERYA NARRATIVE BY FILSON YOUNGVolume 6CHAPTER VTHE THIRD VOYAGEColumbus was at sea again; firm ground to him, although so treacherous and unstable to most of us; and as he saw theSpanish coast sinking down on the horizon he could shake himself free from his troubles, and feel that once more he wasin a situation of which he was master. He first touched at Porto Santo, where, if the story of his residence there be true,there must have been potent memories for him in the sight of the long white beach and the plantations, with theGovernor's house beyond. He stayed there only a few hours and then crossed over to Madeira, anchoring in the Bay ofFunchal, where he took in wood and water. As it was really unnecessary for him to make a port so soon after leaving,there was probably some other reason for his visit to these islands; perhaps a ...