Just curious as to why it's called America even though he was not the first to visit. I believe the Vikings were earlier and then Columbus. It may be that he got things rolling with his explorations. Like in the above engraving, he "woke up" America.
I'm finally back to blogging again. I missed it. It was over six weeks that I spent time in a hospital and then a rehab center, not for drugs or alcohol but for my neuromuscular disease flare up; my CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Ployneuropathy). I had episodes of wooziness, falling and violent vomiting. Six ambulance rides to the ER for hitting my head after a fall. I don't think it had anything to do with seizures but I'm not sure. There are much worse things that could have happened so I can't really feel sorry for myself.
Amerigo Vespucci, I wonder why it was not named "Vespuccia". Was Amerigo his last name?
He demonstrated that the New World was not part of Asia.
I hope you're doing much better now and also hope that things have stabilized. Looking forward to more of your blog posts.
ReplyDeleteThank you Debra. I'm working towards using a walker instead of a wheelchair someday.
DeleteSo glad to see a post from you, John! But sorry to hear of the medical issues. I hope things have stabilized somewhat for you, allowing your return to blogland.
ReplyDeleteI did not know this was the basis for the name America -- interesting to learn! I wish I had been as interested in history when I was going to school as I am now.
I wasn't interested in history either when I was in school.
DeleteFrom what I was taught we are America because Amerigo Vespucci was a map maker. When he mapped the "new" world he signed hi name on the finished product. He must have signed Amerigo or we probably would be Vespucci.
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DeleteLovely to see you back.
ReplyDeleteGosh you should did have a go then, so I hope you are doing ok, well as best you can. It certainly is a problem and you have been missed :)
Interesting post about the name America.
Thank you Margaret. It's good to be back.
DeleteSo nice to see you back in blog land. I hope you are feeling much better!
ReplyDeleteI missed it. Wish I could get better faster.
DeleteSo lovely to see you back here in blog-land!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post.
Take care, and my good wishes.
All the best Jan
Thank you so much Jan.
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