New World Objects of Knowledge

With contributions from a renowned set of scholars, New World Objects of Knowledge delves into the hidden histories of forty of the New World’s most iconic artefacts, from the Inca mummy to Darwin’s hummingbirds. This volume is richly illustrated with photos and sketches from the archives and museums hosting these objects. Each artefact is accompanied by a comprehensive essay covering its dynamic, often global, history and itinerary. This volume is an indispensable catalogue of New World objects and how they have helped shape our modern world.