Early Discoveries By Spaniards In New Mexico: Containing An Account Of The Castles Of Cibola, And The Present Appearance Of Their Ruins (1857)

""Early Discoveries By Spaniards In New Mexico"" is a historical account of the expeditions led by Spanish explorers to the region now known as New Mexico in the 16th century. Written by Henry Marie Brackenridge and originally published in 1857, the book details the exploration of the region by Francisco V�����squez de Coronado and his search for the legendary Seven Cities of Gold. The book provides a vivid description of the Castles of Cibola, a group of seven cities believed to be made of gold and other precious metals, and the present-day ruins that remain. Brackenridge's account is based on primary sources and offers a fascinating insight into the early history of New Mexico and the interactions between the Spanish explorers and the indigenous peoples of the region. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest and the early exploration of the region by European explorers.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.

Author: Henry Marie Brackenridge
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 52
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.18lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.11d
ISBN: 9781166012038

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