The History of Ancient America, Anterior to the Time of Columbus

In this nineteenth‑century study the author sets out to trace a bold hypothesis: that the peoples of pre‑Columbian America were not isolated strangers but shared a lineage with the ancient Tyrians and Israelites. Drawing from contemporary travelogues, early excavation reports, and a careful reading of biblical prophecy, the work weaves together geography, architecture and linguistics to suggest a trans‑Atlantic migration long before Columbus ever set foot in the New World.

Presented as a two‑part volume, the first section surveys the ruins and monuments scattered across the Americas, while the second delves into the supposed architects behind them and the wider political and commercial currents of the Tyrian kingdom. Framed as a devotional quest, the narrative also entertains the possibility of an apostolic presence—specifically that the apostle Thomas himself may have carried Christianity to these distant lands. The tone is scholarly yet reverent, reflecting the era’s blend of antiquarian curiosity and religious zeal.