{"product_id":"christopher-columbus","title":"Christopher Columbus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA historical non-fiction biography of Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 15th century, Prince Henry of Portugal embarked on a mission to push the boundaries of the known world. While the Portuguese court buzzed with intrigue and the temptations of wealth and status, Henry remained steadfast in his single, driving purpose: to explore Africa's coast and find a sea route to Asia. He faced years of doubt, popular anger, and personal frustration as he pushed his ships south along the African coastline, guided by faith and ambition. His relentless pursuit of the unknown ignited a global hunger for exploration that would define the age. But Henry's vision was just the beginning. His work laid the groundwork for Christopher Columbus's historic voyages, setting the stage for a new era of discovery. As Henry worked through the night, watching the stars, he unknowingly ignited a fire that would change the world forever. The question remained: could he, after all, find the land others had failed to discover?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Raven Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49476302373019,"sku":"DRP-BIO-EBK-CHRISTOPHER_COLUMBUS","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/6543\/6827\/files\/53f3ac52a5e08a25d8d4bbd46cf0535a.jpg?v=1788909673","url":"https:\/\/store.desertravenpress.com\/products\/christopher-columbus","provider":"Desert Raven Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}