The Journey Of Coronado, 1540-1542: From The City Of Mexico To The Grand Canon Of The Colorado And The Buffalo Plains Of Texas, Kansas And Nebraska (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163580165)

""The Journey of Coronado, 1540-1542"" is a historical account of the expedition led by Francisco de Coronado, a Spanish conquistador, through Mexico, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Kansas, and Nebraska in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. The book chronicles the challenges and triumphs of the expedition, including encounters with Native American tribes, harsh terrain, and extreme weather conditions. It also provides insight into the cultural and social dynamics of the time period, as well as the motivations and beliefs of the Spanish explorers. The narrative is based on primary sources, including journals and letters written by members of the expedition, and is written in a straightforward, factual style that emphasizes the historical significance of the journey. Overall, ""The Journey of Coronado, 1540-1542"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and colonization in North America.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: Francisco De Coronado
ISBN-10: 1163580163
ISBN-13: 9781163580165
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 290
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.31lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d