Durward Discussion: An Historical Understatement

09 January 2011

An Historical Understatement

On this day in 1493, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, sailing near the Dominican Republic, sees three "mermaids"--in reality manatees--and describes them as "not half as beautiful as they are painted."

2 comments:

Linda said...: Methinks that Captain Columbus was in desperate need of a new spy-glass!; 8:13 AM
maryt/theteach said...: Haha! Jamie, I just love manatees! I love them better than mermaids! :); 11:37 AM

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