His Own Personal Narrative Of Arizona Discovered By Fray Marcos De Niza Who In 1539 First Entered These Parts On His Quest For The Seven Cities Of Cib - Hardcover

This book, titled ""His Own Personal Narrative Of Arizona Discovered By Fray Marcos De Niza Who In 1539 First Entered These Parts On His Quest For The Seven Cities Of Cibola"" is a historical account written by Marcos de Niza. The book recounts the journey of Fray Marcos de Niza, a Spanish Franciscan friar who, in 1539, set out on a quest to find the Seven Cities of Cibola, a legendary place in the American Southwest believed to be rich in gold and silver. During his journey, Fray Marcos de Niza encountered various Native American tribes and explored the vast desert landscape of Arizona. The book details his experiences and observations, including encounters with the Hopi and Zuni peoples, as well as his discovery of the Grand Canyon. As the title suggests, the book is written in the first person and is a personal narrative of Fray Marcos de Niza's journey. It provides a valuable insight into the early Spanish exploration of the American Southwest and the encounters between Spanish explorers and Native American tribes. Overall, ""His Own Personal Narrative Of Arizona Discovered By Fray Marcos De Niza Who In 1539 First Entered These Parts On His Quest For The Seven Cities Of Cibola"" is a fascinating historical account that sheds light on an important period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.