A Popular History of the Discovery of America, From Columbus to Franklin, Vol. 1 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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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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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. 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. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282206543_0
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