They Came Before Columbus : The African Presence in Ancient America by Ivan Van Sertima (2003, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100812968174
ISBN-139780812968170
eBay Product ID (ePID)2432320
Product Key Features
Book TitleThey Came before Columbus : the African Presence in Ancient America
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2003
TopicEmigration & Immigration, Black Studies (Global), Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Americas (North, Central, South, West Indies), Expeditions & Discoveries, Ethnic Studies / African American Studies
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, History
AuthorIvan Van Sertima
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight8.5 Oz
Item Length7.9 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2003-278224
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"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, "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
Dewey Decimal970.01/9
SynopsisThey 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. In They Came Before Columbus, we see clearly the unmistakable face and handprint of black Africans in pre-Columbian America, and their overwhelming impact on the civilizations they encountered., "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 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. In They Came Before Columbus, we see clearly the unmistakable face and handprint of black Africans in pre-Columbian America, and their overwhelming impact on the civilizations they encountered., "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 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. In They Came Before Columbus, we see clearly the unmistakable face and handprint of black Africans in pre-Columbian America, and their overwhelming impact on the civilizations they encountered.
LC Classification NumberE109.A35V36 2003
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- 07 Jan, 2020
A must read for all who love history.
I read this book twenty years ago. This year I’m reading it again, and gave to each of my grown children as a gift. It’s that good.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Nov, 2015
Makes you rethink History
Wow this book is 40 years old but very few people have heard of it. It shouldn't be passed over by any Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latino or African American!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 May, 2022
Columbus was a monster
A well researched and fascinating read, considering it was published in 1976. Today with the use of lidar imaging technology our understanding of South American history has been reset and more discoveries are revealing themselves. Mainstream academics are slow to accept new discoveries.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 28 Aug, 2016
Good. History book
Part. Of Real. American History. Great. Book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 02 Oct, 2019
Look no futther
Ivan Van Sertima’s content and supporting information are compared to none. Research and supporting information are concise. Look no further for Africa and New World connection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 May, 2021
History
Wow great readVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 10 Oct, 2018
They Came Before Columbus
It reveals so much that was never told before. Great history read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 22 Apr, 2020
Lightweight
A great book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Feb, 2022
Excellent
This book is for those whom really needs to understand the real story aganist the lies of men whom decieve telling the falsehoods of their story.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Mar, 2018
History
Looking forward to gaining more knowledgeVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
