Descripción colonial, libro primero (1/2) by Reginaldo de Lizárraga
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"Descripción Colonial" by Fr. Reginaldo de Lizárraga is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The work is an exploration and description of various regions that are now part of modern-day Peru, Argentina, and Chile, focusing on the indigenous peoples, environments, and societal structures observed during the author's travels. This book offers valuable insights into the early colonial landscape of South America. The opening of the work introduces the author,
Fr. Reginaldo de Lizárraga, as a notable figure in the Catholic Church who traveled extensively across the regions mentioned. It provides a preliminary biography detailing his background, reasons for his travels, and the socio-political context of the late 16th century that influenced his observations. Lizárraga's narrative promises vivid descriptions of the land and its peoples, highlighting the challenges and cultural dynamics present during this transformative period in South American history. The initial chapters hint at his intention to share not just geographical insights but also personal encounters and distinctive experiences during his journeys, setting the stage for a rich depiction of colonial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lizárraga, Reginaldo de, 1545?-1615 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Rojas, Ricardo, 1882-1957 |
| Title | Descripción colonial, libro primero (1/2) |
| Credits |
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Carlos Colon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Spanish |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | South America -- Description and travel |
| Subject | America -- Early accounts to 1600 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39579 |
| Release Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 417 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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