The Rediscovery of North America (Paperback, 1st Vintage Books Ed)

Five hundred years ago an Italian whose name, translated into English, meant Christopher Dove, came to America and began a process not of discovery, but incursion -- "a ruthless, angry search for wealth" that continues to the present day. This provocative and superbly written book gives a true assessment of Columbus's legacy while taking the first steps toward its redemption. Even as he draws a direct line between the atrocities of Spanish conquistadors and the ongoing pillage of our lands and waters, Barry Lopez challenges us to adopt an ethic that will make further depredations impossible. The Rediscovery of North America is a ringingly persuasive call for us, at long last, to make this country our home.

General

Imprint:	Vintage Books
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 1992
First published:	September 1992
Authors:	Barry Lopez
Dimensions:	205 x 140 x 4mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	58
Edition:	1st Vintage Books Ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-679-74099-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General
LSN:	0-679-74099-6
Barcode:	9780679740995

Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate? Let us know about it.

Does this product have an incorrect or missing image? Send us a new image.

Is this product missing categories? Add more categories.

Review This Product

No reviews yet - be the first to create one!