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by Marcos De Niza (Author), Frank C. Lockwood (Foreword by)
The book ""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 Fray Marcos De Niza. The book details his journey in 1539 as he explored the region of Arizona in search of the Seven Cities of Cibola, a legendary city believed to be full of riches. De Niza's personal narrative provides a vivid description of the landscape, people, and culture he encountered during his travels. He describes the harsh desert terrain, the various Native American tribes he encountered, and the challenges he faced on his journey. The book is an important historical document as it provides insight into the early exploration of the American Southwest and the interactions between Spanish explorers and Native American tribes. It also sheds light on the myths and legends that inspired explorers like De Niza to embark on dangerous expeditions in search of wealth and glory. 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 and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American Southwest and the early exploration of the Americas.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.
