A Memorial of Christopher Columbus, From the City of Boston: In Honor of His Discovery of America is a book published in 1893 by the City Council of Boston, Massachusetts. The book serves as a tribute to Christopher Columbus, the Italian explorer who is credited with discovering America in 1492. The book includes various speeches, poems, and essays that were presented at a ceremony held in Boston to honor Columbus. The speakers include prominent figures from Boston's political and cultural scene, such as the Mayor of Boston and the President of Harvard University. The book also includes historical information about Columbus and his voyage, as well as illustrations of Columbus and other related imagery. Overall, the book provides a comprehensive look at the celebration of Columbus and his legacy in Boston during the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.