The Rediscovery of North America
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Book Overview
Five hundred years ago an Italian whose name, translated into English, meant Christopher Dove, came to America and began a process not of discovery, but incursion -- "a ruthless, angry search for wealth" that continues to the present day. This provocative and superbly written book gives a true assessment of Columbus's legacy while taking the first steps toward its redemption. Even as he draws a direct line between the atrocities of Spanish conquistadors and the ongoing pillage of our lands and waters, Barry Lopez challenges us to adopt an ethic that will make further depredations impossible. The Rediscovery of North America is a ringingly persuasive call for us, at long last, to make this country our home.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0679740996
ISBN13:9780679740995
Release Date:September 1992
Publisher:Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Length:64 Pages
Weight:0.19 lbs.
Dimensions:0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"
Customer Reviews
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the rediscovery of north america
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Delivery time was quick and the book was well packaged and not damaged. The content of the book was thought provoking and well written.
Speaks to our times...
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
As eloquent as it is insightful. Barry Lopez moves us to see and question. A true gift from writer to reader.
The Rediscovery of North America
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Time is a precious commodity, and it is hard to find time to do all that must be done. But, the short time that is needed to read this book will be well worth spending.
Very poignant in today's world of rapid development
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
Extremely good prose. A poignant testimony to the loss of the Earth's resources in the face of historical and current development. Highly recommend adding this to your book collection if you have any affinity to the natural world.
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