The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon, A.D. 1532-50, by Pedro de Cieza de León

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Author Cieza de León, Pedro de, 1518-1554
Translator Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir, 1830-1916
Title The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon, A.D. 1532-50,
contained in the first part of his Chronicle of Peru
Note Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon, A.D. 1532-50" by Pedro de Cieza de León is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a detailed chronicle of the author's observations and experiences during his travels in Peru during the Spanish Conquest, covering various geographical features, cultures, and the impact of European colonization. The narrative provides crucial insights into indigenous customs, the political landscape, and the challenges faced by both the Spanish and the native populations. The opening of this extensive chronicle provides a context for the author's experiences and his motivations for documenting the lands he traversed. Introducing readers to the early chapters, Cieza de León recounts his arrival in the New World and the founding of cities such as Panama, as well as his observations on the indigenous peoples in the regions he explored. He highlights the remarkable diversity of the land, the richness of its resources, and the complexities of its inhabitants. The author's keen observational skills are evident as he shares vivid descriptions of local customs, natural environments, and the ongoing tumult of colonial dynamics, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of Peru's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation
Subject America -- Early accounts to 1600
Subject Peru -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Subject Peru -- History -- To 1548
Subject Indians of South America
Subject Colombia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 48770
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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