The Spanish Pioneers by Charles Fletcher Lummis
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| Author | Lummis, Charles Fletcher, 1859-1928 |
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| Title | The Spanish Pioneers |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spanish Pioneers" by Charles Fletcher Lummis is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work focuses on the critical yet often overlooked contributions of Spanish explorers and pioneers in the discovery and colonization of the Americas. Lummis aims to correct the historical narrative that has marginalized the achievements of these individuals, emphasizing their heroism and the immense scope of their endeavors. At the start of "The Spanish Pioneers," Lummis outlines his intention to shed light on the unjust portrayal of Spanish pioneers in American history, asserting that they played an unparalleled role in shaping the New World. He highlights the extensive achievements of Spanish explorers, such as Columbus, Cortés, and Pizarro, showcasing their significant contributions to exploration, geography, and the establishment of civilizations in what is now the United States and Latin America. Lummis argues that the Spanish made profound advancements in the regions they explored, offering a perspective that challenges traditional narratives and honors the legacy of these pioneers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Peru -- History -- Conquest, 1522-1548 |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish |
| Subject | New Mexico -- History -- To 1848 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33095 |
| Release Date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 96 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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