Note 584 — Chapter VI · THE FINDING OF STRANGE COASTS.
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Footnote 584: Bartholomew's town was built on the left side of the river, and was called New Isabella. In 1504 it was destroyed by a hurricane, and rebuilt on the right bank in its present situation. It was then named San Domingo after the patron saint of Domenico, the father of Columbus.[Back to Main Text]