Summary: Through this journal they explain how they traveled for about two days and saw few sights that could prove contact with land very soon. At 2 in the morning one night they came upon a small island known as Guanahani, filled with green trees, fruits, streams, and naked humans that were very friendly and open to to the Admiral and Captain of the Nina.
Critique:
Perspective of this diary is from the POV of Columbus. But it lacked the perspective of his crew members as well as the indians they came into contact with. The author is biased in this diary because he excludes the ideas or thoughts of the indians. This journal shows us the first interaction that Columbus' crew had with the Indies. But it doesnt elaborate much on the perspective on the Indians or the crew members. This diary does show us how they did come into contact with the Indies and what first contact was like.
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