Obregon's History of 16th Century Explorations in Western America - Couverture rigide

Hammond, George P; Rey, Agapito

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1025872037 ISBN 13 : 9781025872032

Editeur : Tradd Street Press, 2026

Synopsis

"Obregon's History of 16th Century Explorations in Western America" is a fundamental historical chronicle that provides a firsthand account of the Spanish exploration and conquest of Northern Mexico and the Southwestern United States. Written by Baltasar de ObregÃ3n in 1584, this work serves as a vital primary source for understanding the expansion of New Spain during the late sixteenth century.

The narrative meticulously details the arduous expeditions led by figures such as Francisco de Ibarra, offering vivid descriptions of the geography, indigenous populations, and the challenges faced by explorers in the rugged frontier. ObregÃ3n's account is particularly valuable for its insights into the early mining enterprises, the founding of new settlements, and the complex interactions between Spanish forces and native cultures.

As a comprehensive record of the "Historia de los descubrimientos antiguos y modernos de la Nueva España," this volume is an essential resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the colonial history of North America. It captures the spirit of discovery and the strategic motivations behind the Spanish Crown's northern advancement, preserving a crucial era of American and Mexican heritage through its detailed ethnographic and geographical observations.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tradd Street Press
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1025872037
• ISBN 13: 9781025872032
• Reliure: Tapa dura
• Nombre de pages: 396
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible