Description
Five eventful centuries separate us from the New World discovered by Columbus and the conquistadors. This compelling account of pre-Columbian America weaves together history & mythology, archaeology & ethnography to create a magnificent narrative of America’s ancient civilizations, a lost world of spectacular, well-ordered cities, magnificent giant pyramids, efficient roads, and thriving markets. Written by an esteemed archaeological writer, here is an amazing work of scientific detections that dramatically re-creates the Americas before Columbus. B&W & color illus.