A Voyage Long and Strange

Embark on a journey of rediscovery as Tony Horwitz investigates the uncanny century-long gap in American history. Horwitz follows in the footsteps of many Europeans who roamed the continent for gold, grapes, converts, and even a cure for syphilis. This irresistible blend of history, myth, and misadventure captures the wonder and drama of first contact with the New World. Explore the legacy left behind by the Vikings, conquistadors, French voyageurs, and late-arriving English settlers as Horwitz traces their footsteps across the continent.