I’m working on a history question and need an explanation and answer to help me learn.

• To what extent does Columbus describe events, people, phenomena, etc. based on matter-of-fact observations vs. cultural assumptions?
• Is there evidence of racist views or the articulation of cultural superiority with regard to the people he encounters?
• What seems to be the most significant aspect of this ‘moment of discovery’ for Columbus?
• http://www.let.rug.nl/usa/documents/before-1600/extracts-from-the-journal-of-columbus.php