Contrary to popular belief, the first Americans were actually descended from ancient Africans. But how does this come about when there’s already a lot of evidence that American Indians were already present in the Americas before any European set foot here?
As the author himself asks, “How did the Paleoamericans (the first people in the Americas), come to be called, “Indians?” Were not the first people to be called Indians, the people from India? How did that name jump all the way around the world from India, to the other side of the planet to the Americas?”
This book will explain how that came about and why Christopher Columbus came all the way from Europe through a different route than the usual thereby discover the American lands along the way.
Dr. David Imhotep dwells into why Christopher Columbus searched for riches not through the usual route of the east but instead through the west. Has he known that the earth is round rather the belief that it was flat before? The reasons are complicated but that is how Columbus was able to reach the Americas. What’s another interesting discovery is that Columbus was actually not a saint as what well-known writings say about him. In truth, he was a man consumed by greed. So even if he started out as an honest explorer, he became abusive towards the locals that he brought them back to Spain as slaves.
The book also shows evidence that the earliest Americans came directly from Africa. Some did arrive from Africa by way of Europe, such as the Yuruk; and yes, some Africans eventually may have come from Australia, China, or ventured to the Americas by way of present day Alaska. They were not, however, the first Americans.
As for their color, here’s a short explanation of that “This process of losing their color, called “differentiation,” came about because of a sudden onslaught of the return of the Ice Age in Europe. It is this process that caused the loss of sunlight and lack of Vitamin-D to change these dark inland people to a lighter, whiter hue.”
There are more writings and studies that show how the very first Africans were able to set foot in the Americas. Be prepared to be blown away by these facts and how our popular belief on the origins of the Americans will be shaken by this book.
The book was an interesting read in regards to the one origin, out of Africa theory. The genetic breakdown and references were great. I couldn’t help but pause for a couple days at a time to research certain information. It is a good introduction to the topic and leads to more questions and further research.
This presents a believable account of history. We had been taught history from the perspective of white supremacists. For me, there were always aspects of their history that never seem to fit. This book/paper offers a more realistic view that can be supported with theory and scientific evidence. More people need to learn the contents of this writing. Would have given this writing 5 stars but the writing is in serious need of editing.
I was amazed at the findings in this book. It all makes sense. I am so glad I read an article about Dr. David Imhotep. That's why I purchased this book. It should be required reading in all history classes in high school. Teach real history not sugar coated history. Very interesting. I am going to make this report and his book part of my library .
A Well Researched Book but missing the Illustrations
The content is well researched. However, the book seems to be missing the illustrations the author keeps referring to. This takes away from a very educational and informative book.