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" I like to write about things that fascinate me because I believe that they will also fascinate my readers as well. "

Russell Freedman

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" There is credible evidence that a Chinese fleet went as far as the coast of Africa, in present-day Kenya. It was the largest maritime fleet in the world, under the command of Zheng He, a favorite of the emperor. "

Russell Freedman

" The first encounter was when the Vikings came across 10 Indians taking naps under their overturned canoes - and the Vikings killed them. That did not set up a very good mutual relationship. "

Russell Freedman

" I didn't learn Chinese to write 'Confucius.' That would've been a monumental task. I have three friends who can translate Chinese text for me; all three helped me with my research on Confucius. They are acknowledged in my acknowledgements in the book. "

Russell Freedman

" I visited the archeological site at the northern tip of Newfoundland. There is no question about it. It has been definitely determined that the Vikings were there for about 10 years - specifically, Leif Erikson and his extended family. "

Russell Freedman

" I've been interested in China ever since I was a kid. When I was a kid, I grew up in San Francisco about a mile from China Beach. "

Russell Freedman

" You always want to know what happened before you. It's a human instinct to know where you came from and what preceded you. "

Russell Freedman