{"product_id":"adventures-in-the-unknown-interior-cabeza-de-vaca-9781161420142","title":"Adventures in the Unknown Interior of America","description":"Adventures In The Unknown Interior Of America is a historical account written by �����lvar N�����������ez Cabeza de Vaca, a Spanish explorer who was one of the first Europeans to explore the interior of what is now the United States. The book tells the story of Cabeza de Vaca's journey from Spain to the New World, his shipwreck on the coast of Texas, and his subsequent travels through the interior of North America. Cabeza de Vaca's account is a fascinating look at the encounters between Europeans and Native Americans during the early days of European exploration in the Americas. He describes the customs and beliefs of the various tribes he encountered, as well as the challenges he faced in surviving in the wilderness. The book also provides insight into the mindset of the European explorers of the time, who were driven by a desire for wealth and power, as well as a sense of adventure and curiosity about the unknown. Cabeza de Vaca's account is notable for its sympathetic portrayal of the Native Americans he encountered, and for its recognition of their humanity and dignity. Overall, Adventures In The Unknown Interior Of America is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the early days of European exploration of the Americas. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the United States, Native American culture, or the history of exploration and discovery.One of the mounted men, Juan Vel�����squez, a native of Cu�����llar, impatiently rode into the river. The violent current swept him from his saddle. He grabbed the reins but drowned with the horse. The subjects of that chief--whose name turned out to be Dulchanchellin--found the body of the beast and told us where in the stream below we likely would find the body of Cu�����llar. They went to look for it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Cabeza de Vaca\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1161420142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781161420142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/23\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.90lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d","brand":"Cabeza de Vaca","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43924251705599,"sku":"9781161420142","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_2199f11a-c087-47d3-8fe8-5927744e81fb.jpg?v=1681069374","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/adventures-in-the-unknown-interior-cabeza-de-vaca-9781161420142","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}