In Christopher Columbus and the Expedition of the Indies by Symcox and Sullivan, another side is brought to light not only of Christopher Columbus but also of his colleagues. I had never read anything written by Columbus' contemporaries before reading this book, so it gave me some refreshing insights in contrast to the repetitive and fascinating content of high school textbooks. I also appreciate how legal documents such as the Treaty of Tordesillas between Spain and Portugal are included because they give an idea of ​​what else was going on during the time Columbus was undertaking these voyages. One question the authors ask is, “How did Columbus' relationship with the Spanish crown change over time and why?” In simple terms, Columbus' relationship with America is where the relationship begins to weaken. When he returned this time, it wasn't as big of a welcome as last time, but he didn't dismiss him completely either. As much as the crown didn't like the way he ruled, he was still a skilled navigator and they took advantage of this, making two more voyages. Both were just as successful as the first, and the death of his greatest supporter, Queen Isabella, only further deteriorated the relationship between Columbus and the crown, until it almost was. Credit for this change of heart can be given to Washington Irving, who wrote a biography based on Columbus in 1828. This biography romanticized him and gave people the idea that he was a courageous hero who, despite people's claims that he did not will ever be successful, he ended up discovering what lies across the Atlantic. This biography gathered the momentum needed to catapult collective opinion of Columbus higher in America. As time passed, other biographers wrote about him, which led to the formation of groups, most notably the Knights of Columbus. They are the group that pushed for a nationally recognized Columbus Day, which then passed