Zweig was then working on his plen Magellan when he discovered Amerigo Vespucci. Surprised by this little-known personality, he completed his research on the subject and realized how human history was unfair. I prefer to let you discover and solve this amazing puzzle: Why does America is called so? However, if I were to allow myself a criticism, it would be up to the editor that should have complete this edition of complementary and explanatory notes.