Christopher Columbus landed first in the New World at the island of San Salvador, and after praising God enquired urgently for gold. (C. L. R. James)

Christopher Columbus landed first in the New World at the island of San Salvador, and after praising God enquired urgently for gold.

C. L. R. James

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