America's Gift
What the World Owes to the Americas and Their First Inhabitants
Denis Vaugeois author Kathe Roth author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Baraka Books
Published:30th Sep '09
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
Recalling the full significance of the contact made between Europe and the Americas, this book shows how the encounter of two "old worlds" gave rise to a truly new world on both sides of the Atlantic. From astronomy to food, the history shows how America began transforming Europe the moment European explorers set foot on American soil. Featuring an alphabetical glossary to connect the particular to the universal, the book reveals the vast contributions the Americas and their original inhabitants made to the world.
Authors Käthe Roth and Denis Vaugeois have put together a fascinating compendium of English words that owe their etymological origins to native languages of the Americas. But [this book] does more . . . It is a thought-provoking read that will be a valuable resource for students and scholars alike." —Montreal Review of Books
"The book is filled with little gems throughout . . . a great reference for research. A nice addition to any library or school." —Eastern Door (Kahnawake Mohawk Nation)
"A fascinating book!" —Le Soleil (Quebec City)
ISBN: 9780981240527
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 390g
274 pages
2nd Revised edition