Adventures In The Unknown Interior Of America (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419104848)

Adventures In The Unknown Interior Of America is a historical account written by �����lvar N�����������ez Cabeza De Vaca, a Spanish explorer who became one of the first Europeans to explore the interior of North America. The book chronicles his experiences and adventures during his eight-year journey across the American continent, from Florida to Mexico, in the early 16th century. De Vaca's journey was one of hardship and survival, as he and his fellow explorers faced hunger, thirst, disease, and hostile encounters with native tribes. Despite these challenges, De Vaca maintained a keen sense of observation and recorded detailed descriptions of the landscapes, flora, fauna, and cultures he encountered along the way. Adventures In The Unknown Interior Of America is a valuable primary source for historians and scholars interested in the early exploration of the Americas, as well as for general readers interested in adventure and travel narratives. The book provides a unique perspective on the encounters between European explorers and native peoples, and sheds light on the complexities of cross-cultural communication and exchange.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: 1419104845
ISBN-13: 9781419104848
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.22h x 7.62w x 0.26d