Auteur: Bartolomé Las de Casas

Christopher Columbus is a name that looms large in the annals of world exploration, most notably credited with the European discovery of the Americas in 1492. However, if we are ascribing the role of « author » to this historical figure, it is essential to clarify that Columbus himself did not pen a book titled « AMERIGO VESPUCCI – Discover the Man Behind the Legend. » In fact, this confusion likely stems from a mix-up with the historical individual Amerigo Vespucci, after whom the Americas were named, and who was a contemporary of Columbus. Despite this, Columbus did author a series of letters and accounts detailing his voyages and discoveries which have become crucial primary sources for understanding the Age of Discovery. These writings include his « Letter to Luis de Santangel Regarding the First Voyage » and « Letter to Ferdinand and Isabella Regarding the Fourth Voyage. » A scholarly style biography of Columbus would celebrate his contributions to maritime navigation while also examining the complex and often contentious legacy of his voyages, which marked the beginning of the era of European colonialism in the New World. However, given the context provided, the reference to a book about Amerigo Vespucci suggests a mistake in author attribution and therefore warrants an empty response.