The Narrative Of Alvar Nunez Cabeca De Vaca (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163762752)

The Narrative of Alvar Nunez Cabeca de Vaca is a historical account of the Spanish explorer's journey through what is now the southern United States and northern Mexico in the 16th century. Written by Cabeca de Vaca himself, the book details his experiences as he and his fellow explorers were shipwrecked and forced to survive in a hostile environment. The narrative describes encounters with Native American tribes, including the Karankawa, and the challenges of living off the land without the support of their lost expedition. Cabeca de Vaca's account provides a unique perspective on the early interactions between Europeans and the indigenous peoples of the Americas, and sheds light on the complex cultural exchanges that took place during this period of exploration and colonization. This edition of the book is edited by historian Buckingham Smith and includes an introduction and notes that provide context for the narrative and its historical significance.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: Buckingham Smith
ISBN-10: 116376275X
ISBN-13: 9781163762752
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 146
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d