The Discovery Of The Ancient City Of Norumbega

The Discovery of the Ancient City of Norumbega is a historical book written by Eben Norton Horsford in 1890. The book is a communication addressed to the President and Council of the American Geographical Society. The author describes his discovery of an ancient city, Norumbega, which he believes was built by the Norsemen in the 11th century. Horsford provides a detailed account of his research and exploration of the area, including his analysis of ancient maps, historical records, and archaeological evidence. He argues that the city of Norumbega was located on the banks of the Charles River in Massachusetts, and was a major trading center for the Norsemen and Native Americans.The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the archaeological sites and artifacts that Horsford uncovered during his research. The author's findings and theories have been the subject of debate and controversy among historians and archaeologists over the years.Overall, The Discovery of the Ancient City of Norumbega is a fascinating historical account of one man's quest to uncover the truth about the early history of America. It offers a unique perspective on the Norse exploration of North America and sheds light on the complex interactions between different cultures during this time period.At Their Special Session In Watertown, November 21, 1889.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.