They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America
They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America
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They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America

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  • Scholarly Documentation: This paperback, published in 2003, offers detailed documentation of an African presence and legacy in ancient America, challenging conventional historical narratives.
  • Authoritative Research: Authored by Random House Trade, the book presents extensive research, including navigation, shipbuilding, and cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans.
  • Historical Evidence: It compiles a "pyramid of evidence" from various sources, such as plant and animal transportation, and explorer diaries, to support pre-Columbian African contact.
  • Engaging Narrative: Ivan Van Sertima combines impressive scholarship with a storytelling approach, recreating historical events like the 1310 Mali ship launch and the 1311 Mandingo king's sea expedition.
  • Cultural Impact: The book highlights the significant impact and "unmistakable face and handprint" of black Africans on pre-Columbian American civilizations.
  • Physical Attributes: The book is a paperback format with 336 pages, identified by ISBN 9780812968170.
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Apr 16, 2025
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Must buy for anoyone seeking the truth

I have been looking for this book for a while. I am glad Walmart had it in stock and at such a great price, it was hard not to buy. This book gives an alternate history to the Americas and the people who mightve came to the Americas before Columbus. This book is shocking due to the fact that Africans have traveled to and from America, especially South and Central America.

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Exciting and Refreshing

I really like the information this book offers. I love cultural anthropology and history. This book stretches past the teachings of high school. I truly appreciate the scholarship that was put into this work.

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