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• "The Americas were not a blank slate when Europeans arrived; they were home to numerous flourishing societies with rich histories and cultures that had transformed the landscape long before Columbus."
• "The Indigenous people of the Americas practiced environmental stewardship that helped sustain vast populations and biodiversity, challenging the misconception that they lived in harmony without impacting their surroundings."
• "Understanding the pre-Columbian world requires a shift in perspective, recognizing that the Americas were dynamically shaped by their inhabitants, who engaged in agriculture, trade, and complex social structures."

Author: Charles C. Mann

Charles C. Mann is an accomplished journalist and author, serving as a correspondent for both Science and The Atlantic Monthly. He is the co-author of four notable books, including *Noah’s Choice: The Future of Endangered Species* and *The Second Creation*. A three-time finalist for the National Magazine Award, Mann has received numerous accolades from prestigious organizations such as the American Bar Association and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. His insightful writing has been featured in *The Best American Science Writing 2003* and *The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2003*. He resides in Amherst, Massachusetts, with his wife and children.