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Discover the profound narrative of the Taíno people in this enlightening book that dives deep into their perspective on Christopher Columbus's arrival in the 'New World'. Authored by José Barreiro, a descendant of the Taíno, this trade paperback edition (ISBN: 9781682753484) unveils an important chapter in American history, shedding light on the invasion and resistance faced by Indigenous populations. The story unfolds through the voice of Guaikán, an elderly Taíno man, who shares his firsthand experience of the seismic cultural shifts brought by European colonization in 1492. This powerful account highlights the resilience of the Taíno and serves as a reminder of their rich heritage and struggle against erasure. Enhanced with updated insights and a revised introduction, this 2023 edition from Fulcrum Publishing is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of history from a Native perspective. The true story of what really happened when Columbus landed is one that resonates today—a testament to resilience and cultural survival. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Order your copy now and engage with this critical narrative that speaks to both history and humanity.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781682753484
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Description:
“JosĂ© [Barreiro] writes the true story in TaĂno—the Native view of what Columbus brought. Across the Americas, invasion, and resistance, the TaĂno story repeated many times over.” – Chief Oren Lyons (Joagquisho), Turtle Clan, Onondaga Nation The story of what really happened when Columbus arrived in the “New World,” as told by the TaĂno people who were impacted In 1532, an elderly TaĂno man named Guaikán sits down to write his story—an in-depth account of what happened when Columbus landed on Caribbean shores in 1492. As a boy, Guaikán was adopted by Columbus, uniquely positioning him to tell the story of Columbus’s “discovery,” directing our gaze where it rightfully belongs—on the Indigenous people for whom this land had long been home. Revised and updated by author JosĂ© Barreiro (himself a descendant of the TaĂno people) with new information and a new introduction, this richly imagined novel updates Guaikán’s carefully crafted narrative, chronicling what happened to the TaĂno people when Columbus arrived and how their lives and culture were ruptured. Through Guaikán’s story, Barreiro penetrates the veil that still clouds the “discovery” of the Americas and in turn gives
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781682753484
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Description:
“JosĂ© [Barreiro] writes the true story in TaĂno—the Native view of what Columbus brought. Across the Americas, invasion, and resistance, the TaĂno story repeated many times over.” – Chief Oren Lyons (Joagquisho), Turtle Clan, Onondaga Nation The story of what really happened when Columbus arrived in the “New World,” as told by the TaĂno people who were impacted In 1532, an elderly TaĂno man named Guaikán sits down to write his story—an in-depth account of what happened when Columbus landed on Caribbean shores in 1492. As a boy, Guaikán was adopted by Columbus, uniquely positioning him to tell the story of Columbus’s “discovery,” directing our gaze where it rightfully belongs—on the Indigenous people for whom this land had long been home. Revised and updated by author JosĂ© Barreiro (himself a descendant of the TaĂno people) with new information and a new introduction, this richly imagined novel updates Guaikán’s carefully crafted narrative, chronicling what happened to the TaĂno people when Columbus arrived and how their lives and culture were ruptured. Through Guaikán’s story, Barreiro penetrates the veil that still clouds the “discovery” of the Americas and in turn gives