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They Came Before Columbus: The African Presence in Ancient America"A landmark . . . brilliantly demonstrates] has that there is far more to black history than the slave trade." John A. Williams They Came Before Columbus reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. Examining navigation and shipbuilding; cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans; the transportation of plants, animals, and textiles between the continents;
"A landmark . . . brilliantly demonstrates] has that there is far more to black history than the slave trade."--John A. WilliamsThey Came Before Columbus reveals a compelling, dramatic, and superbly detailed documentation of the presence and legacy of Africans in ancient America. Examining navigation and shipbuilding; cultural analogies between Native Americans and Africans; the transportation of plants, animals, and textiles between the continents; and the diaries, journals, and oral accounts of the explorers themselves, Ivan Van Sertima builds a pyramid of evidence to support his claim of an African presence in the New World centuries before Columbus. Combining impressive scholarship with a novelist's gift for storytelling, Van Sertima re-creates some of the most powerful scenes of human history: the launching of the great ships of Mali in 1310 (two hundred master boats and two hundred supply boats), the sea expedition of the Mandingo king in 1311, and many others. In They Came Before Columbus, we see clearly the unmistakable face and handprint of black Africans in pre-Columbian America, and their overwhelming impact on the civilizations they encountered.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Random House Trade
Published: 09/23/2003
ISBN: 9780812968170
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.06h x 5.22w x 0.73d
Review Citations: Ebony 11/01/2005 pg. 44
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Great shelving unit
Size: 48in, Color: 4-layer
Great looking shelving unit.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2026
★★★★★ 5
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Size: 48in, Color: 4-layer
The TP-Link Omada 5-Port Gigabit Easy Managed Switch offers stable performance and straightforward setup. It delivers consistent connectivity and solid value for the price. A dependable choice for a well-organized network.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very Sturdy Industrial Shelves with a High-End Look
Size: 48in, Color: 3-layer
The OLDRAINBOW Industrial Pipe Shelves with Wood Planks 3 Tier 48in are very sturdy and have a high-end look once installed.
The combination of metal pipes and wood planks gives them a strong, rustic-industrial style that looks more expensive than expected. They feel solid and well-built, not flimsy at all.
Once mounted, the shelves feel very stable and can hold a good amount of weight, which makes them practical for books, decor, or kitchen items.
Overall, these shelves are both functional and visually impressive. They add a polished, high-end feel to the space and I am very happy with them.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Really sturdy. Beautiful addition in Kitchen
Size: 36in, Color: 3-layer
We put this up in our kitchen to hold our recipe books and other odds and ends. It is really beautiful and ties the space together nicely with the blank wall we had. It’s sturdy to hold several recipe books and a great price point for the quality. The only thing was that the second shelf did not line up from one pipe to the other. The top and bottom shelves aligned perfectly, so the pipes were leveled, but it seems that the pipes in the middle were not equal distance and the shelf wobbles. We’ll be putting something underneath one end to balance it out.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2024
★★★★★ 5
Exactly what I needed.
Size: 42in, Color: 2-layer, Size: 42in, Color: 2-layer
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