Africa and the Discovery of America

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The second volume of the series explores the historical presence of cotton, tobacco, and shell money in America prior to Columbus's arrival in 1492. Professor Wiener meticulously examines documentary evidence suggesting that these commodities were introduced to America from Africa by European or African traders well before the commonly recognized timeline. This volume provides a thorough analysis of the implications of these findings, challenging traditional narratives of discovery and trade.