The Fact and Fiction Surrounding Columbus

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…the beliefs generally held by the American public. In order to write a factual account, Garrity would have been taking on a legend, an attempt that would have most likely ended in failure. The average American does not like to hear their heroes referred to in a negative manner. Columbus is considered to be an American hero, and thus, must be treated as one, regardless of the true nature of his voyage over 500 years ago.