Encounter (Voyager Books)

Name: Encounter (Voyager Books)
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Author: Unknown Author
ISBN: 9780152013899

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32 pages1996Voyager BooksISBN 9780152013899

Fiction Indians of the West Indies Juvenile fiction Spanish language materials Taino Indians Fiction, science fiction, general Children's fiction Columbus, christopher, 1451-1506, fiction West indies, fiction Indians of south america, fiction Imperialism Slavery Deception Trust Strangers Gold Tobacco Totems Storytelling

About this book

When Christopher Columbus landed on the island of San Salvador in 1492, what he discovered were the Taino Indians. Told from a young Taino boy's point of view, this is a story of how the boy tried to warn his people against welcoming the strangers who seemed more interested in golden ornaments that friendship. (Patricia Langan, Dichiaro's Principal)

Publication Details

Publisher: Voyager Books
Published: 1996
Pages: 32
ISBN: 9780152013899
Language: en

About Unknown Author

"Jane Hyatt Yolen (born February 11, 1939) is an American writer of fantasy, science fiction, and children's books. She is the author or editor of more than 280 books. Her short story Sister Emily's Lightship won the Nebula Award." - Wikipedia