Bahama Islands, discovery of; cruise among the.
Ballads of the Haytiens.
Ballester, Miguel, his conduct during the conspiracy of Roldan; receives a letter from Columbus; his character; interview with Roman; second interview: sends advice to the admiral; is besieged in the fortress of Conception; sails for Spain.
Barbas, Las, islands of, discovered.
Barrantes, Garcia de, sails for Spain.
Barros, Joam de, his account of Columbus's proposition to John II. king of
Portugal.
Basil, St., his description of Paradise.
Bastides, Rodrigo, of Seville, explores the coast of Terra Firma.
Baza, surrender of.
Beata, Cape, sailors of Columbus climb the rock of.