1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus
Author: Charles C. Mann
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February 16, 2026
Context:
Dominic described it as 'an absolutely wonderful book' about the New World before Columbus, noting that despite having 'a lot of science in it' including content about pollen, plants, and agricultural terracing, it's really interesting. The book's comparison of the Inca Empire's length to a power stretching from St. Petersburg to Cairo was cited.