Origin of America Name and Vespucci’s Role Examined
A historical note discusses the naming of America and debates over Columbus and Amerigo Vespucci. It notes Vespucci’s maps in 1507 and 1508, suggesting he may have first reached the mainland, while Columbus died ignorant of the land. The piece reflects on a commemorative tower honoring the idea that led to the name.
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Spain
Martin Waldesemutter
America
New World
Columbus
Rome
Amerigo Vespucci
Vespuce
Asia
Amerigo Vespuce
Lorral
Dumas's Melon Contract Sealed by 19th Century Letters
The Cerpentras town library gains a curious autograph from Alexandre Dumas pere dated 1864. He promises publisher Michael Levy to ship hundreds of volumes to M Seguin in exchange for a municipal decree granting him twelve melons yearly, with carriage paid. The tale notes the contract was kept on both sides.
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Rmaire
M Tourel
Cavaillon
Was Too Obliging on the Street Car
A New York Sus report describes a courteous conductor who helped passengers from the car barns to 99th street. A kind gesture toward a woman and her child provoked a panic when the child cried, and the conductor hurried to assist as a scream erupted.
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99Th Street
Mth Street
New York
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