Christopher Columbus 1440-1506 the first American citizen by adoption This book, "Christopher Columbus 1440-1506 the first American citizen by adoption", by W.L. Alden, is a replication of a book originally published before 1881. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.