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Columbus seeks Patronage amongst the Spanish Grandees

-Returns to the Convent of La Rabida-Resumes his

Negotiations with the Sovereigns

Arrangement with the Spanish Sovereigns-Preparations

for the Expedition at the Port of Palos

Events of the first Voyage-Discovery of Land

First Landing of Columbus in the New World-Cruise

among the Bahama Islands-Discovery of Cuba and

Coasting of Hispaniola-Shipwreck, and other Occurrences

Return Voyage-Violent Storms-Arrival at Portugal

Visit of Columbus to the Court of Portugal-Arrival at

Reception of Columbus by the Spanish Sovereigns at Bar-

Papal Bull of Partition-Preparations for a second Voyage

Departure of Columbus on his second Voyage of Discovery

Arrival at Hispaniola

Fate of the Fortress of La Navidad Transactions at the

Founding of the City of Isabella-Discontents of the

Expedition of Columbus into the Interior of Hispaniola . 149

Customs and Characteristics of the Natives

Sickness and Discontent at the Settlement of Isabella-

Preparations of Columbus for a Voyage to Cuba

Cruise of Columbus along the Southern Coast of Cuba

Events in the Island of Hispaniola-Insurrections of the

Natives-Expedition of Ojeda against Caonabo

Battle of the Vega-Imposition of Tribute

Arrival of the Commissioner Aguado-Discovery of the

Gold Mines of Hayna

CHAPTER XXVIII.

Return of Columbus to Spain-Preparations for a third

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