A Popular History of the Discovery of America, From Columbus to Franklin, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

J. G. Kohl

 
9780282206543: A Popular History of the Discovery of America, From Columbus to Franklin, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the captivating history of the discovery of the American continents long before Christopher Columbus. It traces the origin of transatlantic expeditions back to the explorations of the Vikings. The author meticulously pieces together a complex puzzle using evidence from Norse sagas to Arab seafaring accounts, proposing the theory that intrepid seafarers reached America centuries before Columbus. By examining the possible voyages of the Vikings, Irish monks, and even Chinese explorers, the book challenges conventional wisdom and sheds new light on the enigmatic pre-Columbian era. It is an engrossing tale that alters our understanding of the history of exploration and the peopling of the Americas.

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9780666800961: A Popular History of the Discovery of America, From Columbus to Franklin, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10:  0666800960 ISBN 13:  9780666800961
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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