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Mann, Charles C.

1493 for Young People: From Columbus's Voyage to Globalization

405 pp. | Seven Stories | January, 2016 | Trade ISBN 978-1-60980-630-9 $40.00 | Paper ISBN 978-1-60980-663-7 $18.95
(3) YA Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff. Adapted from Mann's adult book, this is an extensive explanation of the ecological convulsion known as the Columbian Exchange that occurred among the continents after Columbus's successful voyage; particular focus is on the worldwide historical impact of foods and tobacco, industrial products (e.g., rubber, silver), and human migration and enslavement. Maps, drawings, and photographs enhance this fascinating account of the far-reaching exchanges. Timeline. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

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