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Historia natural y moral de las Indias, en que se tratan las cosas notables del cielo, elementos, metales, plantas y animales de ellas; y los ritos, c
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AnthropologyGeneral Latin American HistoryNature Writing
ISBN13: 9781023978170
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 344
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: Spanish
Historia natural y moral de las Indias by José de Acosta, originally published in 1590, offers a detailed account of the New World from a 16th-century perspective. This volume delves into the natural history of the Indies, covering remarkable aspects of the sky, elements, metals, plants, and animals found there.
Beyond the natural realm, Acosta explores the moral and cultural dimensions of the indigenous populations, examining their rites, ceremonies, laws, governance, and warfare. This work provides invaluable insights into the interactions between the Spanish colonizers and the native peoples, offering a comprehensive view of the social and environmental landscape of the time.
Acosta's observations provide critical historical context for understanding the complexities of early colonial Latin America.
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Historia natural y moral de las Indias, en que se tratan las cosas notables del cielo, elementos, metales, plantas y animales de ellas; y los ritos, c
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Historia natural y moral de las Indias, en que se tratan las cosas notables del cielo, elementos, metales, plantas y animales de ellas; y los ritos, c
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