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Book Synopsis: The New World story of the Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca in his own words. This riveting true story is the first major narrative detailing the exploration of North America by Spanish conquistadors (1528-1536). The author, Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, was a fortune-seeking Spanish nobleman and the treasurer of an expedition sent to claim for Spain a vast area of today's southern United States. In simple, straightforward prose, Cabeza de Vaca chronicles the nine-year odyssey endured by the men after a shipwreck forced them to make a westward journey on foot from present-day Florida through Louisiana and Texas into California. In thirty-eight brief chapters, Cabeza de Vaca describes the scores of natural and human obstacles they encountered as they made their way across an unknown land. Cabeza de Vaca's gripping account offers a trove of ethnographic information, including descriptions and interpretations of native cultures, making it a powerful precursor to modern anthropology.
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Embark on a thrilling journey through the uncharted territories of North America with the Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition (Penguin Classics). Join Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca as he recounts his extraordinary nine-year odyssey, filled with shipwrecks, treacherous trails, and encounters with native cultures. This riveting true story, told in Cabeza de Vaca's own words, offers a trove of ethnographic information that serves as a powerful precursor to modern anthropology.
Immerse yourself in the captivating narrative of Cabeza de Vaca's exploration of the New World. Experience the awe-inspiring landscapes and gain insights into the diverse native cultures encountered along the way. From the lush forests of Florida to the vast plains of Texas and the untamed wilderness of California, every chapter of this book paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced and overcome by these Spanish conquistadors.
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