Publisher's Synopsis
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 the Chinese discovery of America in the 5th century, long before Christopher Columbus set foot on the continent. According to the author, Chinese Buddhist priests traveled to America and established a colony called Fusang, which was located in present-day Mexico. The book is based on ancient Chinese texts and legends that describe the journey of these priests and their encounters with the indigenous people of America. The author provides a detailed description of the culture and civilization of the Fusang colony, as well as its eventual decline and disappearance. The book is a fascinating account of a little-known episode in world history and sheds light on the early interactions between China and America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and cross-cultural exchange.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.
