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Author Bandelier, Adolph Francis Alphonse, 1840-1914
LoC No. 02001912
Title The Gilded Man (El Dorado) and other pictures of the Spanish occupancy of America
Contents The gilded man -- Cibola -- The massacre of Cholula (1519) - The age of the city of Santa Fé -- Jean L'Archévèque.
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Summary "The Gilded Man (El Dorado) and Other Pictures of the Spanish Occupancy of America" by A. F. Bandelier is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas, particularly focusing on the mythical El Dorado legend and the quest for wealth that characterized these expeditions. The narrative delves into the richly detailed and often harrowing history of the encounters between Spanish adventurers and Indigenous tribes, highlighting the consequences of the greed that drove these early conquests." "The opening of this work introduces the context of Spanish exploration in the Americas, emphasizing the historical neglect of the Spanish presence in the Southwest compared to the Atlantic seaboard. It discusses how the pursuit of gold led Spaniards into both remarkable adventures and devastating consequences for Indigenous populations. The text sets the stage with references to the tales of El Dorado, manly exploits, and the darker moral implications of these conquests, establishing a foundation for the detailed exploration of significant expeditions and encounters that follow." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject El Dorado
Subject America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish
Subject Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540
Subject L'Archévèque, Jean, 1671-1720
Subject New Mexico -- History -- To 1848
Subject Cibola, Seven Cities of
Category Text
EBook-No. 56596
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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