02395cam a22003133u 4500 27253 UtSlPG 20260610133625.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Fiske, John, 1842-1901 The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) : with some account of Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-11-13 Produced by Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2)" by John Fiske is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the complex narratives surrounding the discovery of America by European explorers and delves into the rich tapestry of ancient American civilizations prior to that contact. Fiske discusses the perspectives of various cultural and historical phenomena, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of America's past and its indigenous peoples. The opening of the work introduces readers to the initial themes of ancient American civilization and the nature of aboriginal life before European arrival. Fiske emphasizes the importance of understanding the societies and cultures that existed in the Americas independently for thousands of years, contrasting them with those of Europe. He raises compelling questions regarding the origins of these Americans and the extent of their civilization, illustrated through archaeological discoveries and anthropological insights. This section sets the stage for an exploration of the sociocultural dynamics during the periods leading up to and following the Spanish conquests, highlighting the richness of pre-Columbian history and the significance of the indigenous peoples encountered by European mariners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Latin America -- History America -- Discovery and exploration https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27253 68162 68162