Knight of Elvas

A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557 (eBook, ePUB)

Übersetzer: Hakluyt, Richard

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto is about Spanish explorer and conquistador de Soto who was involved in expeditions in Nicaragua and the Yucatan Peninsula. He played an important role in Francisco Pizarro's conquest of the Inca Empire in Peru but is best known for leading the first European expedition deep into the territory of the modern-day United States (through Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and most likely Arkansas).

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 186
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339560031
• Artikelnr.: 69688990

Autorenporträt

The Knight of Elvas, a Portuguese gentleman whose true identity remains shrouded in mystery, served as an eyewitness chronicler of one of the most ambitious and challenging expeditions of the 16th century, that of Hernando de Soto's exploration of the southeastern region of the present United States. His principal work, officially titled 'A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557,' stands as a seminal document providing firsthand insights into the encounters between European explorers and the indigenous peoples of North America. This narrative, rich with detail about the landscapes, peoples, and challenges faced by the expedition, remains an invaluable resource for historians and students of early American history. Literary scholars have noted the Knight of Elvas' attention to the descriptions of military engagements, leadership decisions, and the harrowing circumstances endured by the expedition members. The text is a window into the age of discovery, capturing the tenor and expectations of European conquest and colonial aspirations. Notwithstanding the brevity of his literary footprint, the Knight of Elvas is commemorated for contributing significantly to the corpus of early American exploration literature, embodying a literary style that is both narrative in scope and historical in its recording. His work stands alongside others like that of Garcilaso de la Vega, shedding light on the often grim realities of conquest and colonization.