LibGuides: American Literature, 1607-1865: Discovery of the Americas

Writings

Christopher Columbus, Letter . . . regarding the First Voyage
The Letter of Columbus to Luis De Sant Angel Announcing His Discovery, (1493)
Christopher Columbus, Letter . . . regarding the Fourth Voyage
Letter of Columbus describing his fourth voyage.
John Smith, The General History of Virginia
The generall historie of Virginia, New England & the Summer Isles : together with The true travels, adventures and observations, and A sea grammar
by Smith, John, 1580-1631
Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca, From "The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca"