Life And Letters Of Vasco Nunez De Balboa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164509875)

The book ""Life And Letters Of Vasco Nunez De Balboa"" by Charles L. G. Anderson is a comprehensive account of the life and achievements of Vasco Nunez De Balboa, a Spanish explorer who is credited with the discovery of the Pacific Ocean. The book provides a detailed historical narrative of Balboa's life, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son to his rise as a conquistador in the New World.The author draws on a variety of primary sources, including letters and documents written by Balboa himself, to provide a vivid and engaging account of his life and times. Anderson explores Balboa's early experiences in Hispaniola and his subsequent travels to Panama, where he established a colony and led expeditions into the surrounding territories.The book also delves into Balboa's interactions with the native people of the region, as well as his conflicts with other Spanish explorers and officials. The author provides detailed descriptions of Balboa's expeditions, including his famous trek across the Isthmus of Panama to reach the Pacific Ocean.Overall, ""Life And Letters Of Vasco Nunez De Balboa"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early European colonization of the Americas.Including The Conquest And Settlement Of Darien And Panama, The Odyssey Of The Discovery Of The South Sea, A Description Of The Splendid Armada To Castilla Del Oro, And The Execution Of The Adelantado At Acla.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: Charles L. G. Anderson
ISBN-10: 116450987X
ISBN-13: 9781164509875
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d