Los Salaverría, José María 1873-1940 creator text utu 2021 monographic es 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Los Conquistadores: El origen heróico de América" by José María Salaverría is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the Spanish conquests in the Americas, focusing on the heroic aspects and motivations of the conquistadors, such as their desire for glory, wealth, and adventure." The narrative delves into the landscapes of Extremadura and Andalusia, highlighting the regions that produced these daring figures and the historical context surrounding their expeditions. "The opening of "Los Conquistadores" sets the scene with an evocative description of the Spanish landscapes, particularly Extremadura." Salaverría reflects on the essence of the conquerors as they traveled through this barren yet rich land, filled with historical significance. The text introduces the idea that this region, seemingly disconnected from modernity, had birthed great spirits destined for the New World. The narrator expresses a deep connection to the past, envisioning the conquests while observing the present-day beauty of the terrain, and ultimately emphasizing the indomitable will and courage that characterized the men who ventured into the uncharted territories of America, which remains forever linked to their legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-04-08 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Latin America -- History America -- Discovery and exploration E011 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65024 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65024 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134512.0 65024