Columbus. The Lost Voyage
Description
The true story of Christopher Columbus was not only one of victorious discovery; it was also marked by disaster, accusation, and betrayal. Only ten years after his discovery of the New World, Columbus languished in a Caribbean prison. There, awaiting the gallows, he plotted what he called his most treacherous voyage - one that ended with the loss of all of his ships and left Columbus and his crew shipwrecked with little hope of survival. This A&E Special brings to life the perilous catastrophes and dizzying triumphs of Columbus's fourth and final voyage as Martin Dugard - historian, explorer, and author of The Last Voyage of Columbus - follows in the wake of the great explorer to sites of discovery and disaster. Dramatic re-creations and interviews with local experts contribute to a composite portrait of a complex and courageous explorer.
Runtime
90 min
Subjects
- Discoveries in geography (18)
- Adventure and adventurers (28)
- Scientists (57)
- Explorers (60)
- Arts, American (19)
Contributor
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2010], c2007
Database
Films on Demand
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