of discovery. At the start of the text, the author provides a prologue that outlines the extensive research that underlies the work, highlighting a dedication to studying American history and its many dimensions. The prologue emphasizes the author's commitment to a scholarly and critical approach, addressing previous inaccuracies in historical writings. Following this context, the opening chapter delves into the antiquity of man in America, discussing archaeological findings and the emergence of human activity in relation to geological periods. The text lays a foundational understanding of the indigenous peoples and their environments, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of America's pre-Columbian history and the subsequent European discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)