The Rediscovery of North America

by Barry Lopez

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679740996
• ISBN13: 9780679740995
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

the rediscovery of north america

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...

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

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

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.