Amerigo Vespucci Letter To Piero Soderini, 1504 (1916)

By Amerigo Vespucci

Book Overview

Amerigo Vespucci Letter To Piero Soderini, 1504 (1916) is a historical document written by Amerigo Vespucci, an Italian explorer who is known for his voyages to the Americas. In this letter, Vespucci writes to Piero Soderini, the ruler of Florence, Italy, describing his journey to the New World. The letter is a first-hand account of Vespucci's experiences, including his encounters with the indigenous people, the landscape, and the flora and fauna of the region. Vespucci also discusses his observations of the customs and traditions of the native peoples, as well as his thoughts on the potential for colonization and trade in the New World.The book includes an introduction and notes by Clements R. Markham, a British explorer and geographer who was a prominent figure in the study of South America. Markham's commentary provides historical context and analysis of Vespucci's letter, making it a valuable resource for scholars and students of history.Overall, Amerigo Vespucci Letter To Piero Soderini, 1504 (1916) is a significant primary source document that offers insight into the early exploration and colonization of the Americas, and the impact of European contact on the indigenous peoples of the region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054882746X
• ISBN13: 9780548827468
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"