Life And Letters Of Vasco Nunez De Balboa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436702119)

The book ""Life And Letters Of Vasco Nunez De Balboa"" by Charles L. G. Anderson is a comprehensive biography of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who is best known for being the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from the Americas. The book chronicles Balboa's life from his early years in Spain to his journey to the New World and his subsequent explorations and conquests in Panama. The author provides a detailed account of Balboa's interactions with the indigenous people of Panama and the political and social climate of the time. The book also includes a collection of Balboa's letters, which offer insights into his thoughts, motivations, and experiences. The letters provide a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs that Balboa faced during his expeditions and provide a glimpse into the mindset of a conquistador during the Age of Exploration. Overall, ""Life And Letters Of Vasco Nunez De Balboa"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and conquest in 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: 1436702119
ISBN-13: 9781436702119
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 408
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d