The Coronado Expedition 1540-1542 - Paperback

The Coronado Expedition 1540-1542 is a historical book written by George Parker Winship. It is a detailed account of the expedition led by Francisco V�����zquez de Coronado, a Spanish conquistador, into what is now the southwestern United States in the mid-16th century. The book covers the period from 1540 to 1542, during which Coronado and his men traveled through present-day Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the expedition, including the motivations behind it, the challenges faced by the explorers, and the interactions between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples they encountered along the way. It also includes descriptions of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the daily lives of the expedition members. The author draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, journals, and official reports, to provide a detailed and accurate account of the expedition. He also provides extensive commentary and analysis, placing the events of the expedition in their historical and cultural context. Overall, The Coronado Expedition 1540-1542 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the southwestern United States, the Spanish conquest of the Americas, or the interactions between European explorers and indigenous peoples.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.