13. The ancient chronology of America may be restored. Several dates given, a system proposed.
14. All the races and complexions of mankind are found in America.
15. America was known to the ancient nations, particularly the Atlantes, Pelagians, Phenicians, &c.
16. Some highlands of America were not covered at Noah's flood, and might become the azylums of men, animals, and vegetation. However, but few nations can be traced to these azylums in America.
17. The ancient monuments of both Americas, are similar to the primitive monuments of Asia, Africa and Europe.
18. The ancient inscriptions of America can be explained. A key may be found for all: some are evidently pelagic.
19. The religions of the Americans, were similar to the primitive religions of the eastern hemisphere.
20. The manners and customs, of the Americans, are very various, and form no peculiar test.
21. Many American nations were highly civilized, besides the Mexicans and Peruvians: skilful in agriculture, and the arts, having cattle, colleges, &c.
My reward for having ascertained and proved those facts, was to be denied the prize, and to have my manuscript mislaid or lost or stolen! My historical researches ever since have continued to confirm nearly all these facts.[1]