“Two days after moving we recommended ourselves to God, Our Lord, and fled, hoping that, although it was late in the season and the fruits of the tunas were giving out, by remaining in the field we might still get over a good portion of the land.”
Quote by Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca
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The journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca: trans. from his own narrative
The journey of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca presents a firsthand account of the author's extensive travels and experiences in the Americas during the 16th century. The narrative offers insights into the cultural encounters, survival challenges, and the harsh realities faced by early explorers in the New World. more
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