The Domestic Turkey and the First Thanksgiving
10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 20, 2012
During the very late 15th century and early 16th century, there are about five or so references to one Spanish explorer or another finding a “Turkey” and maybe or maybe not bringing it back to Europe. Another from the King of Spain dated 30 september 1512 refers to two turkeys which had arrived in Spain from Hispaniola.
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