They Came Before Columbus
The African Presence In Ancient America
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
They Came Before Columbus reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. Examining navigation and shipbuilding; cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans; the transportation of plants, animals, and textiles between the continents; and the diaries, journals, and oral accounts of the explorers themselves, Ivan Van Sertima builds a pyramid of evidence to support his claim of an African presence in the New World centuries before Columbus. Combining impressive scholarship with a novelist’s gift for storytelling, Van Sertima re-creates some of the most powerful scenes of human history: the launching of the great ships of Mali in 1310 (two hundred master boats and two hundred supply boats), the sea expedition of the Mandingo king in 1311, and many others.
Customer Reviews
Spelling errors
This is a very interesting read but there are many spelling errors throughout the book. I am guessing that it was scanned from a hard copy and wasn’t reviewed before pitting it on the book store. So 3/5. Too many spelling errors, please fix.