Argues tht Columus did not "discover" America since it was already inhabited by non-European human beings. Discusses Columbus'
achievement as the first European to sail the Atlantic & bring European culture, religion & values to the land he
discovered. His passion for
discovery. His point of view that he and his men owned all they "discovered," & the existing inhabitants having no value as human beings. Contends that Columbus' discovery of America was a major element in the mythical, not actual, past of the nation.