Early Discoveries By Spaniards In New Mexico: Containing An Account Of The Castles Of Cibola, And The Present Appearance Of Their Ruins

By Henry Marie Brackenridge

Book Overview

""Early Discoveries By Spaniards In New Mexico"" is a historical account written by Henry Marie Brackenridge in 1857. The book provides a detailed description of the early Spanish explorations in New Mexico, particularly the expedition led by Francisco V�����zquez de Coronado in 1540. Brackenridge discusses the legendary Seven Cities of Cibola, which were believed to be rich in gold and silver, and the subsequent Spanish attempts to find them. The author also describes the present-day ruins of the castles of Cibola, which he visited during his own travels in the region. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest, the Spanish conquest of the Americas, or the archaeology of ancient ruins.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: 1104736845
• ISBN13: 9781104736842
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"