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Columbus's Historic Discovery: A Letter from the New World

In a heartfelt letter dated October 12, 1492, Caitlin writes to her mother from aboard the Santa Maria, sharing her exhilarating experiences during Christopher Columbus's first voyage. Excitement fills the air as Columbus announces "land ho!" after weeks at sea, leading to the discovery of a spectacular new land. Caitlin describes their interactions with the indigenous Taino people and the trading of beads and hawk bells for parrots and cotton. As Columbus names the island San Salvador, Caitlin reflects on the extraordinary journey, eagerly anticipating their return to Spain.

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Columbus's Historic Discovery: A Letter from the New World

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  1. 12 October, 1492 Dearest Mother, I am traveling good on the Santa Maria. Columbus is really cracking down on the other sailors. Columbus tells us of what we are to earn when we get back to Spain. Oh my! Columbus has just announced land ho!

  2. Saturday, 13 October, 1492 Wow! This land is spectacular! Columbus is now trading with these foreign people. We are trading beads and hawk bells. It looks like their trading parrots and cotton. Well mom, Columbus is really extraordinary. He has come back from his first meeting with who he calls the Tainos.He says they have gold earrings. He has named the island San Salvador! Well yours truly, Caitlin

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