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The Voyages Of Pedro Fernandez De Quiros V1: 1595-1606

The Voyages Of Pedro Fernandez De Quiros V1: 1595-1606

De Quiros, Pedro Fernandez
Markham, Clements Robert

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ISBN10: 1432680579
ISBN13: 9781432680572
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 1 2007
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.19
Height: 0.82 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros V1: 1595-1606 is a historical account of the travels of the Spanish explorer Pedro Fernandez de Quiros. The book is a compilation of his journals, letters, and other documents that detail his voyages across the Pacific Ocean during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.De Quiros was a prominent figure in the Spanish colonial empire and is best known for his search for the mythical southern continent of Terra Australis. His travels took him to the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and other parts of the South Pacific, where he encountered various indigenous peoples and navigated treacherous waters.The book provides a firsthand account of de Quiros' experiences, including his encounters with local chiefs, his efforts to establish Spanish colonies, and his struggles with disease and mutiny. It also sheds light on the political and economic context of Spanish exploration during this period, as well as the cultural and religious clashes that occurred between Spanish colonizers and indigenous peoples.Overall, The Voyages of Pedro Fernandez de Quiros V1: 1595-1606 offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early Spanish exploration and the challenges and triumphs of one of its most notable figures.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.

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