They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America

Contributor(s): Van Sertima, Ivan (Author)

ISBN: 9780812968170

Publisher: Random House Trade

Binding Types:

Paperback

$23.00

Digicover (1-4 copies)

$35.95 (Final Price)

Readerbound (5-99 copies)

$34.75 (100+ copies: $34.00)

List/retail price:

$23.00

Pub Date: September 23, 2003

Dewey: 970.019

LCCN: 2003278224

Lexile Code: 0000

Features: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product

Target Age Group: NA to NA

Physical Info: 0.73" H x 8.06" L x 5.22" W ( 0.55 lbs) 336 pages

BISAC Categories:

History | North American | Expeditions and Discoveries | Americas North Central South West Indies

Series: Journal of African Civilizations

Descriptions, Reviews, etc.

Description: "They Came Before Columbus" reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. 32 page photo insert.

Review Quotes: "Fascinating."--The Atlantic Monthly

"An immensely impressive book . . . well-written and clear."--Essence

"I can't praise this book enough! I kept shaking my head over its power."--Ishmael Reed

"Comprehensive and convincing . . . a big boost to black cultural history."--Publishers Weekly

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