In this book, the author retells the vivid account of a second voyage to the Indies made at the behest of the Spanish crown. The expedition was tasked with exploring further into the discoveries made in a previous voyage. The author, a contemporary and confidante of the Admiral in charge of the fleet, gives a unique insider's view on the events that unfolded. Though the expedition started successfully, tragedy awaited the Admiral and his men as they discovered that most of the colonists left behind on their previous voyage had been slaughtered. Suspicion fell on the native population, marking a low point in relations between the Spanish and the indigenous people. Adding to the tension was the failure to find vast amounts of gold, which had been the main goal of the mission, casting doubt on the Admiral's earlier claims. Despite these challenges, the Admiral pressed on with his mission, establishing a settlement and exploring further into the island, ultimately discovering diverse flora and fauna. The book beautifully captures the early clash of civilizations, putting it in the broader context of the European discovery of the New World and the consequences of Spain's imperial ambitions. Through the author's detailed observations, we see the complexities of the encounter between two very different worlds.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. In this book, the author retells the vivid account of a second voyage to the Indies made at the behest of the Spanish crown. The expedition was tasked with exploring further into the discoveries made in a previous voyage. The author, a contemporary and confidante of the Admiral in charge of the fleet, gives a unique insider's view on the events that unfolded. Though the expedition started successfully, tragedy awaited the Admiral and his men as they discovered that most of the colonists left behind on their previous voyage had been slaughtered. Suspicion fell on the native population, marking a low point in relations between the Spanish and the indigenous people. Adding to the tension was the failure to find vast amounts of gold, which had been the main goal of the mission, casting doubt on the Admiral's earlier claims. Despite these challenges, the Admiral pressed on with his mission, establishing a settlement and exploring further into the island, ultimately discovering diverse flora and fauna. The book beautifully captures the early clash of civilizations, putting it in the broader context of the European discovery of the New World and the consequences of Spain's imperial ambitions. Through the author's detailed observations, we see the complexities of the encounter between two very different worlds. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282602079_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282602079
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