The Discovery Of The Amazon

The Discovery of the Amazon: According to the Account of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal and Other Documents is a historical book written by Jose Toribio Medina. The book covers the exploration of the Amazon River and its surrounding areas by Spanish conquistadors in the mid-16th century. The primary source of information for the book is the diary of Friar Gaspar de Carvajal, who accompanied the expedition. The book also includes other historical documents related to the exploration, such as letters and reports from other members of the expedition. The author provides detailed descriptions of the geography, flora, and fauna of the Amazon region, as well as the interactions between the Spanish explorers and the indigenous peoples they encountered. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of South America, exploration, and the Amazon River.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.