Adventures In The Unknown Interior Of America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162651491)

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 journey through what is now the southern and southwestern United States. The book chronicles the harrowing experiences of Cabeza de Vaca and his companions, who became stranded in the region after their expedition to Florida in 1527 went awry.The narrative follows the group's struggles to survive in the wilderness, including their encounters with various Native American tribes and their efforts to adapt to the unfamiliar landscape. Cabeza de Vaca also provides detailed descriptions of the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the customs and beliefs of the indigenous peoples he encountered.Despite the many challenges they faced, Cabeza de Vaca and his companions eventually made their way back to Spanish civilization, where they shared their remarkable tale of survival and discovery. Adventures In The Unknown Interior Of America is a fascinating firsthand account of one of the earliest European explorations of the American interior, and offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the region.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.

Author: Cabeza de Vaca
ISBN-10: 1162651490
ISBN-13: 9781162651491
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.22d