Fusang or the Discovery of America by Chinese Buddhist Priests in the Fifth Century (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417919208)

Fusang or the Discovery of America by Chinese Buddhist Priests in the Fifth Century is a book written by Charles Godfrey Leland. The book is a historical account of a Chinese legend that suggests that Buddhist priests from China discovered America in the fifth century, long before Columbus. The book is based on a Chinese text called the Liang Shu, which Leland translated and adapted for English readers. The book provides a fascinating look at how the Chinese viewed the world and their interactions with other cultures. It also sheds light on the early history of America and the possible influence of Chinese culture on the indigenous peoples of the Americas. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in history, culture, and the early exploration of America.1875. Leland's translation of Professor Neumann's narrative from the Chinese text of the Yearbook and that of Hoei-shin, the Buddhist monk, on the possibility of the Buddhists discovering America. Also included is a letter from Colonel Barclay Kennon, who passed several years in the North Pacific, and is of the opinion that the voyage supposed to have been taken by the Buddhist monks is easily practicable, and might be effected even in an open boat. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Godfrey Leland
ISBN-10: 1417919205
ISBN-13: 9781417919208
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 232
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d