The Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus Volume II Part 1

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Bartholomew Columbus struggles to maintain order in Hispaniola by building fortresses and opening mines, yet tension between natives and settlers grows ever sharper. The rebellion of the cacique Guarionex spreads across the island, forcing Columbus to rely on force to restore authority. Greed for gold, famine, and unrest fracture the colony’s unity, while royal interference deepens division. Negotiations with rebels and preparations for return to Spain unfold simultaneously, leaving Hispaniola subdued but Columbus’s rule deeply undermined.

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Book XI.
Chapter I. Administration of the Adelantado.—Expedition to the Province of Xaragua
Chapter II. Establishment of a Chain of Military Posts.—Insurrection of Guarionex, the Cacique of the Vega
Chapter III. The Adelantado Repairs to Xaragua to receive Tribute
Chapter IV. Conspiracy of Roldan
Chapter V. The Adelantado repairs to the Vega in relief of Fort Conception.-His Interview with Roldan
Chapter VI. Second Insurrection of Guarionex, and his Flight to the Mountains of Ciguay
Chapter VII. Campaign of the Adelantado in the Mountains of Ciguay

Book XII.
Chapter I. Confusion in the Island.—Proceedings of the Rebels at Xaragua
Chapter II. Negotiation of the Admiral with the Rebels.-Departure of Ships for Spain
Chapter III. Negotiations and Arrangements with the Rebels.
Chapter IV. Another Mutiny of the Rebels; and Second Arrangement with them
Chapter V. Arrival of Ojeda with a Squadron at the Western Part of the Island.-Roldan Sent to Meet Him.
Chapter VI. Manoevres of Roldan and Ojeda.
Chapter VII. Conspiracy of Guevara and Moxica.

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저자(글) Washington Irving

Washington Irving is regarded as a founding figure of early 19th-century American literature and a pioneer of the modern short story form. Through The Sketch Book, he gained international fame by blending European romanticism with distinctly American settings. His masterpieces, “Rip Van Winkle” and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” established the nation’s literary identity through a unique interplay of reality and fantasy. As a diplomat, he drew inspiration from European history and culture, transforming them into rich literary material. His works convey deep reflections on nostalgia, the passage of time, and the enduring nature of human experience.