The Coronado Expedition 1540-1542 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428651753)

The Coronado Expedition 1540-1542 is a historical account written by George Parker Winship about the expedition led by Francisco V�����squez de Coronado to find the fabled Seven Cities of Gold in what is now the southwestern United States. The book provides a detailed chronicle of the journey, from the initial preparations in Mexico City to the expedition's encounters with various Native American tribes, including the Pueblo people, Hopi, and Zuni.Winship's narrative is based on primary sources, including the journals of expedition members and other contemporary accounts, and he provides a comprehensive overview of the expedition's goals, challenges, and outcomes. The book also includes maps, illustrations, and photographs to help readers visualize the terrain and people encountered by Coronado and his men.The Coronado Expedition 1540-1542 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest, the Spanish conquest of the Americas, or early colonial exploration. It provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most significant expeditions in North American history.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: George Parker Winship
ISBN-10: 1428651756
ISBN-13: 9781428651753
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 388
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.86d