L'Amérique sous le nom de pays de Fou-Sang by Paravey

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Author Paravey, Charles Hippolyte, chevalier de, 1787-1871
LoC No. f01003601
Title L'Amérique sous le nom de pays de Fou-Sang
Note Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "L'Amérique sous le nom de pays de Fou-Sang" by Paravey is a historical treatise written in the mid-19th century. This work investigates the ancient Chinese references to a land called "Fou-Sang," positing that it may be an early recognition of the Americas well before the voyages of Columbus. The text delves into historical records and geographical interpretations to assert connections between ancient Asia and the Americas, exploring the possible migration of Buddhist monks to these distant shores. The opening of the text introduces the concept that the country of Fou-Sang was known in Asia as early as the 5th century, citing various scholars who have interpreted Chinese annals to identify it with North America. Paravey references the work of notable figures like M. de Guignes, who argued that the descriptions in the Chinese records align closely with geographical features and cultural practices found in the Americas. The text suggests that Buddhist missionaries may have navigated from Asia to the Americas, bringing their culture and religion, further establishing the connections between these two worlds long before contemporary explorations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject America -- Discovery and exploration -- Chinese
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EBook-No. 35134
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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