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Cieza de León, Pedro de
1518
1554
De León, Pedro de Cieza
Cieça de León, Pedro de
Leon, Pedro de Cieza de
León, Pedro de Cieza de
Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir
1830
1916
Markham, Sir Clements R. (Clements Robert)
Markham, Clements Robert, Sir
The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon, A.D. 1532-50,
contained in the first part of his Chronicle of Peru
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
"The Travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon, A.D. 1532-50" by Pedro de Cieza de León is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a detailed chronicle of the author's observations and experiences during his travels in Peru during the Spanish Conquest, covering various geographical features, cultures, and the impact of European colonization. The narrative provides crucial insights into indigenous customs, the political landscape, and the challenges faced by both the Spanish and the native populations. The opening of this extensive chronicle provides a context for the author's experiences and his motivations for documenting the lands he traversed. Introducing readers to the early chapters, Cieza de León recounts his arrival in the New World and the founding of cities such as Panama, as well as his observations on the indigenous peoples in the regions he explored. He highlights the remarkable diversity of the land, the richness of its resources, and the complexities of its inhabitants. The author's keen observational skills are evident as he shares vivid descriptions of local customs, natural environments, and the ongoing tumult of colonial dynamics, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of Peru's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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America -- Early accounts to 1600
Peru -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
Peru -- History -- To 1548
Indians of South America
Colombia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800
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