The Natural and Moral History of the Ind

Klappentext This volume from the publications of the Hakluyt Society (1880) translates a 1590 description of the geography of South America. Zusammenfassung The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available early accounts of exploration. This is a translation of the first detailed account of the geography and indigenous culture of South America, by Joseph de Acosta (1540–1600). Volume 1 describes the animals, plants and climate of South America. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction; Dedication to the Infanta Isabella; Translator's dedication to Sir Robert Cecil; Address to the reader; Analytical table of contents; The Natural History Books I-IV.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph De Acosta, Acosta Joseph de
• Assisted by: Clements R. Markham (Editor), Grimston Edward (Translation)
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.03.2010
• EAN: 9781108011518
• ISBN: 978-1-108-01151-8
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - Hakluyt First Series; The Natural and Moral History of the Indies 2 Volume Paperback Set
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; South America, HISTORY / Historical Geography, HISTORY / Expeditions & Discoveries, HISTORY / Latin America / South America, Geographical discovery & exploration, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, Geographical discovery and exploration, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Historical Geography