In this book a voyage long and strange rediscovering the new world by tony horwitz after a visit to plymouth rock the author decides to go looking for what he calls missing american history between columbus in 1492 to jamestown in the 1600s. A voyage long and strange is a history fueled self imposed mission of rediscovery a travelogue that sets out to explore the surprisingly long list of explorers who discovered america and what discovered means anyway starting with the vikings in ad 1000 and ending up on the mayflower. A new york times bestseller the bestselling author of blue latitudes takes us on a thrilling and eye opening voyage to pre mayflower americaon a chance visit to plymouth rock tony horwitz realizes hes mislaid more than a century of american history from columbuss sail in 1492 to jamestowns founding in 16 ohsomething. An irresistible blend of history myth and misadventure a voyage long and strange captures the wonder and drama of first contact vikings conquistadors french voyageurs these and many others roamed an unknown continent in quest of grapes gold converts even a cure for syphilis. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases gift ideas books todays deals new releases gift ideas books