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Re: Gavin Menzies and "1421"
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2006 Jan 11, 06:44 EST
From: Frank Reed CT
Date: 2006 Jan 11, 06:44 EST
George wrote: "Since then, I've read the book (paperback, 2003), and come to the firm conclusion that the whole thing is an extraordinary goulasch of nonsense." George, I had a thought today. Go to amazon.com and write a review. That's probably the best impact you could have on the "goulash" that is 1421. It's worth your time. Carefully crafted, fun to read on its own terms, devastating in its factual insights, a smart book review can be a work of art. PLEASE, help this trashy pseudo-history find its way to the bustbin of history! The history of China in general, and the history of the extraordinary 15th century fleets of Zheng He, are vital and fascinating, and they do not deserve to be converted to fantasy by an eccentric crank like Gavin Menzies. -FER 42.0N 87.7W, or 41.4N 72.1W. www.HistoricalAtlas.com/lunars
