They Came Before Columbus
The African Presence in Ancient America
$43.86
- 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, and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780812968170 |
|---|---|
| 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: | 203mm x 132mm x 19mm |
| Series: | Journal of African Civilizations |
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“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
About The Author
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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