Origin of the Name America

Historical Context

• Debate on whether America was named after Amerigo Vespucci or from another source.
• Reference to a book: "Works of 1888 through 1902" by Thomas Lambert.

Key Points from the Book

• Voyages Misattribution:
  • Spanish voyages published as Voyages of Vespucci.
  • Leaves with editor's names removed.
  • Pinzon's discovery omitted from maps after 1505.
  • Errors in maps, referring to the name "Tamarika" meaning "Rich".

Columbus's Voyages & Editions

• Albert vs. Amerigo:
  • University professor from Venice edited editions of Columbus's voyages under "Albert Vespusius" and "Americus Vesputius".
  • Albert's name changed to Amerigo post-1505.

Manuscript Evidence & Name Origin

• Value of Manuscripts:
  • Arago's conclusions: cautious of using new/unauthenticated manuscripts for historical evidence.
  • Existing evidence suggests the controversy over the origin of the name "America".
• America's Naming:
  • 1504 attempts to create the impression Vespucci discovered America.
  • Native names: "Ida Maraca" or "Land of Morocco".
  • Proposition to name the New World after Vespucci started in 1507.
  • Indications of the name's indigenous roots.

Indigenous Origins

• Corrections in Misinterpretations:
  • Claims that "America" comes from a mountain or tribe named "Americas Siamba" in Nicaragua.
  • Comparisons with name "Jamaica" (meaning "High/Great Vespucci").
  • Vespucci as a colored man, possibly black European.
• Spanish Corruption:
  • "America" as a Spanish corruption of "America" or "Hamaraka".
  • Evidence from native names and terms for regions.

Further Details on Indigenous Tribes

• Columbus's mentions of "Varagua," with no early indication of the name "America" until post-1524.
• Discoveries in France and America:
  • Noted that the Nicaraguans indicated "Americas" rather than "America."
  • Research dating back to Frances M. Makus in France and America.

Conclusion

• Emery Sketch Tribe:
  • origin of the name America attributed to this black tribe.
  • Discussions on other tribes in Brazil, South & Central America branching from the Emery tribe.

Next Steps

• Further exploration of the Emery Sketch Tribe.
• Detailed descriptions and historical breakdown of their origin and influence.

Peace. [Applause]