The Discovery Of The Amazon: According To The Account Of Friar Gaspar De Carvajal And Other Documents (American Geographical Society)

""The Discovery Of The Amazon: According To The Account Of Friar Gaspar De Carvajal And Other Documents"" is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book recounts the expedition of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal, a Spanish explorer who traveled along the Amazon River in the 16th century. The book is based on Carvajal's personal account of the journey, as well as other historical documents that provide additional context and information. The book provides a detailed and fascinating look at the Amazon region during the time of Spanish colonization, including the interactions between the Spanish explorers and the indigenous peoples of the region. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South America, exploration, and the Amazon River.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more