When Cortés set out from Cuba for Mexico, he was told to look for the Amazons, a kingdom of women found in books but not in the geography of the real world. The availability of books and the spread of literacy profoundly influenced the discovery of the New World. Looking for people, places, and things that were described in books, explorers defined their encounters by referring to names and ideas from popular stories and ancient legends.
Fact, Fiction, and the New World: The Role of Books in the Making of America will encourage people to think about the power of stories and the lure of new found lands. This exhibition highlights the ways in which books determined what people looked for in the New World and how they interpreted what they did see. Panel topics include:
Fact, Fiction, and the New World is organized by Humanities Texas, the state affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, with support from T. L. L. Temple Foundation.
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Languages | English; Spanish |
Content | 10 double-sided panels (32” x 36”) 11 support legs (78” tall) |
Space Requirements | 120 square feet of floor space ( 15’ x 8’) |
Shipping weight and dimensions | Travels in 1 wood crate:
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Rental Fee* | $500* |
Rental Period | 4 weeks |
*Rental fees are based primarily on the cost of shipping. Prices may vary based on current fuel surcharges or venue location within the state of Texas. Out-of-state rentals are priced on an individual basis. Please call for a rental fee quote specific to your venue.
Fact, Fiction and the New World press release.
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