1507 A.D.: a group of scholars in Eastern France studying the voyages of Amerigo Vespucci produce a map showing a new landmass in the West called “America.” 2003 A.D.: the Library of Congress pay $10 million for the only existing copy of this map. Lester provides a fascinating historical and cartographical look at this significant document.
The Fourth Part of the World by Tony Lester
Reviewed by: Jen R.
Book Review: ‘A Life Impossible,’ by Steve Gleason
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In “A Life Impossible,” the former N.F.L. player opens up about outliving
his life expectancy — the challenges, loneliness and moments of joy.
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