{"product_id":"uncharted-a-rediscovered-history-of-voyages-to-the-americas-before-columbus-paperback","title":"Uncharted: A Rediscovered History of Voyages to the Americas Before Columbus - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Wallace-Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJames Martin\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn exploration of the history, mythology, and evidence of those who traveled to pre-Columbian America.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Native groups have lived in the Americas for more than 10,000 years, but the voyages of Columbus surely did not bring the first visitors. \u003ci\u003eUncharted \u003c\/i\u003ecovers a range of cultures who seemingly visited the Americas long before Columbus, including Egyptians, Greeks, Celts, Vikings, as well as various people from Asia; and one large Chinese group who likely settled in the Americas in 100 BC. Wallace-Murphy and Martin delve into a wealth of evidence and stories, from potential Roman and Phoenician shipwrecks off the coast of South America to Celtic and Norse exploration of North America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e How did the Knights Templar influence the discovery of the New World? How did the Vikings navigate their way? What do the Sinclair family, the Rosslyn Chapel, and two Venetian brothers have to do with the discovery of a new continent? With source materials dating back through millennia, including very recent finds, this book will present a side of history still so readily dismissed by some. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Columbus should be remembered, but remembered for the conquering tyrant he was. These other groups did not come to conquer, but to trade, explore, and escape.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTim Wallace-​​Murphy\u003c\/b\u003e (1930-2019) studied medicine at University College, Dublin and then qualified as a psychologist; he then became an author, lecturer and historian. He has written more than a dozen books including: \u003ci\u003eThe Mark of the Beast\u003c\/i\u003e (with Trevor Ravenscroft), \u003ci\u003eRex Deus, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRosslyn: Guardian of the Secrets of the Holy Grail\u003c\/i\u003e. This last book provided invaluable source material to Dan Brown for his best-selling novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Da Vinci Code\u003c\/i\u003e. Tim was a dedicated supporter of the restoration and preservation of Rosslyn Chapel, near Edinburgh, Scotland, undertaking excavations and field work with a team of like-minded people, whom would become lifelong friends. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Martin\u003c\/b\u003e is a British historian, economist, and lecturer with experience in the field of paranormal investigation. James has been a member and investigator of the Worsley Paranormal Group since its founding in 2003. As a historian, James believes that \"understanding the past is crucial to understanding our future,\" noting that evidence should guide us but our minds should be open to ideas. James has previously worked in banking, employment law, and is presently a lecturer in further and higher education. He has described himself as a \"history geek\" and a \"space nerd\" and has dedicated a large portion of his more recent life to research into the Knights Templar, the Roman Empire, and the Western traditions of spirituality. James has written a large number of academic texts and curricula in his field of industrial relations, politics, and history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.6 x 6.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 03, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772332048672,"sku":"9781637480113","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ed89a27c387c5fe7fc37c248aa555e22.webp?v=1780403346","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/uncharted-a-rediscovered-history-of-voyages-to-the-americas-before-columbus-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}