They Came Before Columbus
The African Presence in Ancient America
$44.45
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
15 August 2003
Summary
“A landmark … brilliantly demonstrates has that there is far more to black history than the slave trade.” - John A. Williams
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, an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780812968170 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0812968174 |
| Author: | Ivan Van Sertima |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House USA Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 15 August 2003 |
| Weight: | 238g |
| Dimensions: | 19mm x 132mm x 203mm |
| Series: | Journal of African Civilizations |
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Critics Review
“Fascinating.”—The Atlantic Monthly
“An immensely impressive book … well-written and clear.”—Essence
“I can’t praise this book enough! I kept shaking my head over its power.”—Ishmael Reed
“Comprehensive and convincing … a big boost to black cultural history.”—Publishers Weekly
Ivan Van Sertima
Ivan Van Sertima’s pioneering work in linguistics and anthropology has appeared in numerous scholarly journals. Professor Van Sertima teaches Afro-American studies at Rutgers University.
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