Following Columbus
Subtitle: the voyage of the Nina II
By: by Robert F. Marx
Publisher: World Publishing
Published: 1964
Place of publication: Cleveland
Language: eng
Number of pages: 80
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Niña II (Caravel)
Description: On 9-19-62, the Nina II, an authentic replica of the smallest of Columbus' cravels set sail for the New World from Spain. It was a daring exploit, for the crew of 9 men were determined to go exactly as Columbus had. This book, based on the log kept by the ship's navigator and the only American on board, is the unique and thrilling account of that remarkable true adventure.