02776cam a22003613u 4500 48770 UtSlPG 20260610134124.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Cieza de León, Pedro de, 1518-1554 The travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon, A.D. 1532-50, : contained in the first part of his Chronicle of Peru Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-04-23 Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Travels of Pedro de Cieza de Léon, A.D. 1532-50" by Pedro de Cieza de León is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work serves as a detailed chronicle of the author's observations and experiences during his travels in Peru during the Spanish Conquest, covering various geographical features, cultures, and the impact of European colonization. The narrative provides crucial insights into indigenous customs, the political landscape, and the challenges faced by both the Spanish and the native populations. The opening of this extensive chronicle provides a context for the author's experiences and his motivations for documenting the lands he traversed. Introducing readers to the early chapters, Cieza de León recounts his arrival in the New World and the founding of cities such as Panama, as well as his observations on the indigenous peoples in the regions he explored. He highlights the remarkable diversity of the land, the richness of its resources, and the complexities of its inhabitants. The author's keen observational skills are evident as he shares vivid descriptions of local customs, natural environments, and the ongoing tumult of colonial dynamics, setting the stage for a deeper understanding of Peru's historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified America -- Early accounts to 1600 Peru -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Peru -- History -- To 1548 Indians of South America Colombia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800 Markham, Clements R., Sir (Clements Robert), 1830-1916 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48770 89608 89608