The Chinese Discovery of America: Gavin Menzies and 1421
By Kirsten Seaver Kirsten Seaver is the author of
Maps, Myths and Men: The Story of the Vinland Map.To access the article, click on the final link below . . . Walrus . . .
Recently she turned her attention to assessing the evidential basis for Gavin Menzies’ controversial best-selling book
1421: The Year China Discovered America. Her article, which raises important questions of global history, hoax and historical evidence, is
Walrus Pitch and Other Novelties: Gavin Menzies and the Far North.
The article is posted at Japan Focus on October 15, 2006.