Publisher's Synopsis
""The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and His Companions from Florida to the Pacific, 1528-1536"" is a historical account of the expedition led by Spanish explorer Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca. The book, first published in 1905, chronicles the journey of Cabeza de Vaca and his companions as they traveled from Florida to the Pacific coast of Mexico, enduring numerous hardships and facing many challenges along the way.Cabeza de Vaca and his companions were part of a larger expedition led by Panfilo de Narvaez. However, after a disastrous landing in Florida, the group became separated and Cabeza de Vaca and his companions were forced to make their way westward on foot. Over the course of eight years, they traveled through present-day Florida, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California, encountering various Native American tribes and learning about their customs and traditions.The book provides a detailed account of the expedition, including descriptions of the landscape, the flora and fauna, and the interactions between the Spanish explorers and the Native Americans they encountered. It also explores the cultural and religious beliefs of the different groups, as well as the political and economic systems that existed at the time.Overall, ""The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca and His Companions from Florida to the Pacific, 1528-1536"" is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the early exploration of the Americas and the complex relationships between the Spanish explorers and the Native American tribes they encountered.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.
