Our First Columbian Or Four Hundred Years Ago: A Columbian Poem For The Children Who Were Unable To Attend The World's Fair (1893) Paperback - 2010

""Our First Columbian"" is a poem written by Mary W. Brender in 1893, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in America. The poem is written for children who were unable to attend the World's Fair that was held in Chicago that year. The book is a beautifully illustrated edition of the poem, with colorful illustrations depicting scenes from Columbus' journey and the early days of America. The poem tells the story of Columbus' journey across the ocean, his first encounter with the natives, and the founding of the first colony in America. It is a celebration of the courage and determination of Columbus and his crew, and a tribute to the early settlers who built a new life in the New World. The book is a wonderful way to introduce children to the history of America and the spirit of adventure that drove the early explorers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.