Book Discussion: 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus

Chester County History Center

Join Chester County History Center book discussion about thought provoking history books and connect with others in the community.

A groundbreaking work of science, history, and archaeology that radically alters our understanding of the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492—from “a remarkably engaging writer” (The New York Times Book Review).Contrary to what so many Americans learn in school, the pre-Columbian Indians were not sparsely settled in a pristine wilderness; rather, there were huge numbers of Indians who actively molded and influenced the land around them. The astonishing Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan had running water and immaculately clean streets, and was larger than any contemporary European city. Mexican cultures created corn in a specialized breeding process that it has been called man’s first feat of genetic engineering. Indeed, Indians were not living lightly on the land but were landscaping and manipulating their world in ways that we are only now beginning to understand. Challenging and surprising, this a transformative new look at a rich and fascinating world we only thought we knew.Pay as you wish!This is a hybrid discussion held at the Chester County History Center. A Zoom link will be provided several days in advance to attendees who wish to participate virtually.Donations in any amount are appreciated. All proceeds support CCHC’s programs and collections (museum, library, photo archives).

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