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, which was originally written in Spanish and translated into English by Fanny Bandelier, provides a detailed description of the journey undertaken by Cabeza de Vaca and his companions, who set out from Florida in 1528 with the aim of exploring and colonizing the Gulf Coast region of North America.The book chronicles the many challenges faced by the expedition, including encounters with hostile Native American tribes, disease, hunger, and harsh weather conditions. Despite these difficulties, Cabeza de Vaca and his companions persevered, eventually making their way across the continent to the Pacific Ocean.Along the way, the book provides fascinating insights into the customs and beliefs of the various Native American tribes encountered by the expedition, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. It also sheds light on the Spanish colonization of North America, and the impact that this had on the indigenous peoples of the region.Overall, The Journey of Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca is a compelling and informative account of one of the most remarkable expeditions in the history of North America, and a must-read for anyone interested in the early exploration and colonization of the continent.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.
