Download or read book America Magica (2nd edition) written by Jorge Magasich-Airola and published by Anthem Press. This book was released on 2007-07-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An enthralling account of the conflicting experiences of discovering the New World, drawing upon the intriguing tales of early discovery and amazing illustrations of the day. The authors invoke the unique exhilaration of exploration, investigating the conflict between the ambitious idealism and harsh realities that have always characterized and torn the country. After all, did people not go to America in search of both the Garden of Eden and the tribes of the damned?