Ancient Ocean Crossings by Stephen C Jett

Ancient Ocean Crossings by Stephen C Jett

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Paints a compelling picture of impressive pre-Columbian cultures and Old World civilizations that, contrary to many prevailing notions, were not isolated from one another, evolving independently, each in its own hemisphere. Instead, they constituted a ""global ecumene,"" involving a complex pattern of intermittent but numerous and profoundly consequential contacts.

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Ancient Ocean Crossings by Stephen C Jett

Paints a compelling picture of impressive pre-Columbian cultures and Old World civilizations that, contrary to many prevailing notions, were not isolated from one another, evolving independently, each in its own hemisphere. Instead, they constituted a global ecumene, involving a complex pattern of intermittent but numerous and profoundly consequential contacts.
Ancient Ocean Crossings is a stupendous work, one chock full of exciting ideas and fascinating facts about the cultural history of the worldThe work gives new meaning to the expression tour de force."" - Daniel W. Gade, author of Curiosity, Inquiry, and the Geographical Imagination and Nature and Culture in the Andes
Stephen C. Jett holds a PhD in geography from Johns Hopkins University and is a professor emeritus of textiles and clothing at the University of California, Davis. He has authored books on Navajo culture and founded Pre-Columbiana: A Journal of Long-Distance Contacts.
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ISBN 13 9780817319397
ISBN 10 0817319395
Title Ancient Ocean Crossings
Author Stephen C Jett
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The University of Alabama Press
Year published 2017-06-30
Number of pages 488
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