Madoc: An Essay On The Discovery Of America By Madoc Ap Owen Gwynedd In The Twelfth Century

By Thomas Stephens and Llywarch Reynolds

Book Overview

Madoc: An Essay On The Discovery Of America By Madoc Ap Owen Gwynedd In The Twelfth Century is a historical book written by Thomas Stephens. The book explores the story of Madoc, a Welsh prince who, according to legend, discovered America in the twelfth century, centuries before Christopher Columbus. The book delves into the origins of the story of Madoc, examining the historical context in which it emerged and the various sources that have contributed to its development over time. The author also discusses the significance of the story of Madoc in relation to the history of Welsh and American culture. Through his analysis, Stephens offers a compelling argument for the plausibility of the Madoc legend and its potential to reshape our understanding of the early history of America. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of America, Welsh culture, and the intersection of myth and reality in historical storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432646516
• ISBN13: 9781432646516
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"