From 200;000 B.C. to 1492; a Heretical History of Who was First... "The best book so far to answer the question 'Who discovered America?'...This important; spell-binding report replaces sugar-coated myths about Columbus's invasion of America with indispensable history." --Publishers Weekly "A thoughtful and challenging consideration of the many voyagers who might have reached the Americas by sea before the Nina; the Pinta; and the Santa Maria...Well informed and well written; always provocative if not conclusive; this is revisionist history with a vengeance --and about time; too." --Kirkus Reviews "Persuasively and emphatically disputes the fact that Columbus actually discovered America...A long-overdue tribute to a score of forgotten and disregarded explorers; adventurers; and sailors. Highly recommended..." --Booklist Patrick Huyghe is a writer; editor; and television producer. He spent two decades writing about science for magazines from Omni to Discover; produced television documentaries for WGBH and WNET; and is the author of nine books. He is currently the editor-in-chief of Paraview Pocket Books.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Read it!By Michael SabaniBahá'u'lláh and the New Era: An Introduction to the Bahá'à Faith is one of the first books I read when I declared. I had jumped right in to reading the The Kitáb-i-Ãqán; which is amazing; but as a someone who does not know a lot about the Faith; starting with the The Kitáb-i-Ãqán can be daunting. After reading through it for a while; Baha'u'llah and the New Era was recommended to me.It is amazing. I tell you; for having been written in 1923; this books still delivers. There's a reason it is one of the most "widely used introductory books on the Baha'i Faith." Dr. John E. Esslemont had the opportunity to actually work on the book with 'Abdu'l-Bahá; and it shows.The book goes through very important main topics; each chapter addressing one. They are filled with quotes and sections form the Writings; really clarifying the outline presented by Dr. Esslemont. It is one of the best way that I have ever seen for anyone to really get the feel for what the Faith is and to get a great introduction to and outline of the Writing.There's not really much more I can say other than: If you haven't read it yet; read it!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Strengthened my belief that all religions teach basically the Golden Rule.By GroovHoovAlways interested in the beliefs of religions. Had a Bahai friend in Dayton Ohio who was always kind; peaceful and even-minded.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book for seekers!By Gail CastineVery good! Easily read and understood!!
