Methods And Results: An Attempt To Solve The Problem Of The First Landing Place Of Columbus In The New World (1882)

Methods and Results: An Attempt to Solve the Problem of the First Landing Place of Columbus in the New World is a historical research book written by G. V. Fox and published in 1882. The book is an attempt to solve the mystery of the exact location where Christopher Columbus landed on his first voyage to the New World in 1492. Fox, a former naval officer and Assistant Secretary of the Navy, conducted extensive research on the topic and presents his findings in the book. He explores various theories and historical accounts of Columbus's landing, including the popular belief that he first set foot on the island of San Salvador in the Bahamas. The book includes detailed descriptions of Fox's research methods, including his analysis of maps, documents, and archaeological evidence. He also provides a thorough examination of the geography and topography of the Caribbean islands and mainland coasts that Columbus may have visited.Throughout the book, Fox presents his arguments and evidence for his theory on the true location of Columbus's first landing. He ultimately concludes that Columbus likely landed on the island of Samana Cay, which is located southeast of San Salvador.Overall, Methods and Results is a well-researched and detailed historical account that sheds light on one of the most significant events in world history. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the exploration of the New World.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.