The Gage, Thomas 1603?-1656 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The English-American, His Travail by Sea and Land: or, A New Survey of the West India’s" by Thomas Gage is a historical account written in the mid-17th century. This work details Gage's extensive travels across various regions in America, outlining his journey through places such as Mexico and Guatemala. It explores not only the lands and cultures he encountered but also delves into themes of religion, colonialism, and the complexities of the Spanish Catholic Church during his time. At the start of the book, Gage reflects on his life, including his education and previous twelve-year stint in New Spain, where he was deeply influenced by his experiences in the Romish religion. He expresses a desire to share his knowledge of the Americas with his fellow Englishmen, emphasizing that little has been documented about these regions since their conquest. The opening portion sets the stage for Gage’s recounting of his travels and illustrates his motivations for writing, including a mix of gratitude for his conversion and a yearning to reveal the realities of life in America, including its wealth and the myriad dangers faced by its inhabitants and foreigners alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-03-25 Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive. Original publication data not identified Mexico -- Description and travel Central America -- Description and travel Catholic Church -- Missions Missions -- Latin America Pokonchi language -- Grammar F1201 Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54425 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54425 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134244.0 54425