The Discovery of the Amazon: According to the Account of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal and Other Documents (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436691215)

The Discovery of the Amazon: According to the Account of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal and Other Documents is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book is a detailed account of the discovery of the Amazon river by the Spanish explorer Francisco de Orellana in the 16th century. The author has used the first-hand account of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal, who was a member of Orellana's expedition, to provide a vivid and accurate description of the journey. The book also includes other documents and accounts from the time period to provide a comprehensive picture of the discovery and its impact on the region. The author has provided a detailed analysis of the cultural, social, and economic aspects of the region during the time of the discovery. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South America, the Amazon river, and the impact of European exploration on indigenous cultures.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: Jose Toribio Medina
ISBN-10: 1436691214
ISBN-13: 9781436691215
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/13/2008
Pages: 484
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.93lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.25d