Menzies, Gavin.
1421 : the year China discovered America / Gavin Menzies. - 1st U.S. ed. - New York : William Morrow, c2003. - xix, 552 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 511-536) and index.
Traces the voyage of a Chinese fleet which, in 1421, circumnavigated the globe, discovered America, and transplanted to America, Australia, New Zealand, and South America the principal economic crops that now feed and clothe the world.
Adult
0060537639
Discoveries in geography--China.
Voyages around the world.
Voyages around the world.
China--History--Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
America--Exploration.
China--History.
910.4/1/0951
1421 : the year China discovered America / Gavin Menzies. - 1st U.S. ed. - New York : William Morrow, c2003. - xix, 552 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 511-536) and index.
Traces the voyage of a Chinese fleet which, in 1421, circumnavigated the globe, discovered America, and transplanted to America, Australia, New Zealand, and South America the principal economic crops that now feed and clothe the world.
Adult
0060537639
Discoveries in geography--China.
Voyages around the world.
Voyages around the world.
China--History--Ming dynasty, 1368-1644.
America--Exploration.
China--History.
910.4/1/0951