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General history of the deeds of the Castilians in the islands and continent of the (western) ocean

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Open book General history of the deeds of the Castilians in the islands and continent of the (western) ocean

Title General history of the deeds of the Castilians in the islands and continent of the (western) ocean

Creator Herrera y Tordesillas, Antonio de, 1559-1625

Date 1880

Place Latin America, America, Pacific Ocean, South America--Darien, Mexico, Spain

Language English

Subjects Indians of the West Indies, Indians of Mexico, Indians, Treatment of, Evangelistic work

Summary Anonymous English translation, made sometime before 1880, of the exploits of the Spanish in the New World between 1492 and 1526, which comprise the first three Decades of Herrera's work of 1601. The first Decade includes Columbus' plan to search for another hemisphere, his negotiations with the Catholic kings, and his subsequent voyages of discoveries. There is also much material on Balboa's explorations of the Pacific Ocean, and his establishment of the first European settlement in South America at Darien, as well as the ongoing subjugation of the Indians of the Caribbean and the settlement of Cuba, Hispaniola, and San Juan (now Puerto Rico). The second Decade, 1515-1520, is devoted principally to Cortés' conquest of Montezuma's Aztec empire and the discoveries of Magellan. There is also a discussion of the work of Father Las Casas on behalf of the Indians. The third Decade, 1521-1526, continues the exploits of Cortés in Mexico and Pizarro in Peru, and describes Spain's discovery of the Spice Islands and the Moluccas. This section also deals with Spain's laws and decrees for the temporal and spiritual government of the Indies, and the establishment of the line of demarcation between Spanish and Portuguese colonial possessions. Preliminary sections of the ms. include a printing license granted to Herrera; valuation of the book; censors' reports; the author's dedication to King Philip III; and the editor's dedication to King Philip V and note to the reader concerning the 2nd edition.

Extent 6 v. ; 34 cm

Format Sources, Early works

Archival Collection Title Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection

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Call Number VAULT Ayer MS 1104

BibID 991234828805867

Rights Status No Copyright - United States

Contributing Institution Newberry Library

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