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Chronicle Of The Narvaez Expedition (Penguin Classics)-used
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The New World Story Of The Spanish Explorer Cabeza De Vaca In His Own Wordsthis Riveting True Story Is The First Major Narrative Detailing The Exploration Of North America By Spanish Conquistadors (15281536). The Author, Alvar Nez Cabeza De Vaca, Was A Fortuneseeking Spanish Nobleman And The Treasurer Of An Expedition Sent To Claim For Spain A Vast Area Of Today'S Southern United States. In Simple, Straightforward Prose, Cabeza De Vaca Chronicles The Nineyear Odyssey Endured By The Men After A Shipwreck Forced Them To Make A Westward Journey On Foot From Presentday Florida Through Louisiana And Texas Into California. In Thirtyeight Brief Chapters, Cabeza De Vaca Describes The Scores Of Natural And Human Obstacles They Encountered As They Made Their Way Across An Unknown Land. Cabeza De Vaca'S Gripping Account Offers A Trove Of Ethnographic Information, Including Descriptions And Interpretations Of Native Cultures, Making It A Powerful Precursor To Modern Anthropology.For More Than Seventy Years, Penguin Has Been The Leading Publisher Of Classic Literature In The Englishspeaking World. With More Than 1,700 Titles, Penguin Classics Represents A Global Bookshelf Of The Best Works Throughout History And Across Genres And Disciplines. Readers Trust The Series To Provide Authoritative Texts Enhanced By Introductions And Notes By Distinguished Scholars And Contemporary Authors, As Well As Uptodate Translations By Awardwinning Translators.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition'? A: The book details the true story of Spanish explorer Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca's journey through North America from 1528 to 1536, after a shipwreck forced him and his companions to travel on foot.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, a Spanish nobleman and treasurer of the expedition.
- Q: What type of literature is this book classified as? A: It is classified as a historical narrative and is part of the Penguin Classics series.
- Q: How many pages does 'Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition' have? A: The book contains 160 pages.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on June 25, 2002.
- Q: Is this book available in different formats? A: This book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What can readers expect from Cabeza de Vaca's account? A: Readers can expect a gripping narrative that includes ethnographic details and descriptions of native cultures encountered during the expedition.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides authoritative text and is enhanced by scholarly introductions and notes, making it suitable for academic purposes.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: It belongs to both the historical and travel narrative genres.
- Q: Are there any annotations included in this edition? A: Yes, this edition is noted as an Annotated edition, providing additional insights and context.