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_aFiske, John, _d1842-1901 |
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_aThe Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) : _bwith some account of Ancient America and the Spanish Conquest |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2008 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2008-11-13 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"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.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aLatin America -- History | ||
| 653 | _aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration | ||
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