Davies, Nigel, 1920-2004.

Voyagers to the New World / Nigel Davies. - 1st U.S. ed. - ix, 287 pages, [10] leaves of plates : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 261-268) and index.

A perennial problem -- The northern trail -- Man and maize -- America's first capitalists -- The eastern ocean -- White gods with black faces -- Pharaohs and Phoenicians -- Worlds in confusion -- Polynesian perspectives -- The Vinland Vikings -- Cause and effect.

Examines various theories about the origins of the pre-Columbian inhabitants of the Americas and the possibility that their development was influenced by other cultures and civilizations.

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Indians--Origin.
Indians--Foreign influences.


America--Discovery and exploration--Pre-Columbian.