I found that part of it towards San Salvador extending from north to south five leagues, and the other side which we coasted along, ran from east to west more than ten leagues.

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For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write...

For this purpose I determined to keep an account of the voyage, and to write...

These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected...

These people are very unskilled in arms... with 50 men they could all be subjected...

Sailed this day nineteen leagues, and determined to count less than the true number, that...

Sailed this day nineteen leagues, and determined to count less than the true number, that...

I ordered each man to be presented with something, as strings of ten or a...

I ordered each man to be presented with something, as strings of ten or a...

I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters...

I saw a boy of the crew purchasing javelins of them with bits of platters...

Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found...

Tomorrow morning before we depart, I intend to land and see what can be found...

Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in...

Gold is a treasure, and he who possesses it does all he wishes to in...

I am not solicitous to examine particularly everything here, which indeed could not be done...

I am not solicitous to examine particularly everything here, which indeed could not be done...

Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning,...

Stood off and on during the night, determining not to come to anchor till morning,...

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if...

No one should fear to undertake any task in the name of our Saviour, if...

The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was...

The air soft as that of Seville in April, and so fragrant that it was...

Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions, these can be changed...

Goals are simply tools to focus your energy in positive directions, these can be changed...

Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.

Following the light of the sun, we left the Old World.

After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore, and found no habitation save a single...

After having dispatched a meal, I went ashore, and found no habitation save a single...

Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier.

Riches don't make a man rich, they only make him busier.

But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall...

But in truth, should I meet with gold or spices in great quantity, I shall...

Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys.

Their houses are all built in the shape of tents, with very high chimneys.

I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for...

I am a most noteworthy sinner, but I have cried out to the Lord for...