I propose to construct a new chart for navigating, on which I shall delineate all the sea and lands of the Ocean in their proper positions under their bearings; and further, I propose to prepare a book, and to put down all as it were in a picture, by latitude from the equator, and western longitude. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write down punctually every thing we performed or saw from day to day, as will hereafter appear. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters and broken glass. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was delicious to breathe it. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning, fearing to meet with shoals; continued our course in the morning; and as the island was found to be six or seven leagues distant, and the tide was against us, it was noon when we arrived there. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
The Indians on board said that thence to Cuba was a voyage in their canoes of a day and a half; these being small dug-outs without a sail. Such are their canoes. I departed thence for Cuba, for by the signs the Indians made of its greatness, and of its gold and pearls, I thought that it must be Cipango. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
I found that part of it towards San Salvador extending from north to south five leagues, and the other side which we coasted along, ran from east to west more than ten leagues. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
Each day we understand better what the Indians say, and they us, so that very often we are intelligible to each other. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found in the neighborhood. Christopher Columbus Read Quote
