On Friday October 12 Columbus arrived at the small island of the Lucayos.They saw naked people. The Admiral went on shore in the armed boat.Having landed, they saw trees very green, and alot of water, and fruits of many kinds. Shortly after landing, many of the island's inhabitants assembled on the beach and Columbus gave them gifts of red hats and beads. The natives came with gifts of parrots, cotton and other goods. In describing the natives, Columbus wrote: "They go as naked as when their mothers bore them, and so do the women, although I did not see more than one girl. They are very well made, with very handsome bodies, and very good countenances."
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