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Columbus Reaches San Salvador and Encounters Tainos
Columbus lands in San Salvador returns to map nearby islands and notes the Tainos as skilled farmers and fishermen. Tainos rely on manioc for tapioca and bread while practicing mound cultivation and maize farming. They live in large house groups, worship a great spirit, and play batey to settle disputes.
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