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Rediscovery of North America

by Barry Holstun Lopez

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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 Spanish conquistadors and the ongoing pillage of our lands and waters, Barry Lopez challenges us to adopt an ethic that will make further depredations impossible. The Rediscovery of North America is a ringingly persuasive call for us, at long last, to make this country our home.

About the Author

Barry Lopez is the author of six works of nonfiction and eight works of fiction. His writing appears regularly in Harper's, The Paris Review, DoubleTake, and The Georgia Review. He is the recipient of a National Book Award, an Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Guggenheim Fellowship, and other honors. He lives in western Oregon.

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Marie Lundberg, December 18, 2010 (view all comments by Marie Lundberg)
Rediscovery of North America is essential reading for people interested in the political / cultural /natural resources melancholy in the U.S. It clears the air, brings forward a dim memory of something missing, a longing for story that may hold cultural truth and clues about our malaise. What happened here? Lopez throws down the gauntlet. Be brave. Read this. Grow large in the land and responsible and compassionate. It is an eloquent compliment from Lopez that he believes we want and deserve this information.
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ISBN:
9780679740995
Author:
Lopez, Barry
Publisher:
Vintage Books
Author:
Lopez, Barry
Location:
New York :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Discovery and exploration
Subject:
Nature
Subject:
America
Subject:
North American
Subject:
North America
Subject:
America Discovery and exploration Spanish Influence.
Subject:
North America Description and travel.
Subject:
Nature -- Effect of human beings on.
Subject:
General Nature
Subject:
Native American-General Native American Studies
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade paper
Series:
Vintage
Series Volume:
1200-FL
Publication Date:
19920931
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
64
Dimensions:
8.04x5.19x.27 in. .18 lbs.

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