Vaca, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de

Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:
9780142437070
author:
Vaca, Alvar Nunez Cabeza de
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Books Australia
language:
English
Publication Year:
2002
Pages:
160
Dimensions:
130mm X 198mm
Genre:
Classic travel writing
Condition:
New
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£11.66

Description

The Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition is a true account of a remarkable journey across North America by Spanish conquistadors in the early 16th century. Written by Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, this narrative chronicles the nine-year odyssey endured by the men after a shipwreck forced them to make a westward journey on foot from Florida through Louisiana and Texas into California.

In simple, straightforward prose, Cabeza de Vaca describes the obstacles they encountered as they made their way across an unknown land. The book offers a valuable insight into native cultures, making it a significant precursor to modern anthropology.

Published by Penguin Classics, this edition has been carefully prepared for readers in the English-speaking world. With its introduction and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, this book provides authoritative text enhanced by expert commentary and translation.

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