In the 16th century, Spanish soldier and chronicler Pedro de Cieza de León set out on a remarkable journey through the Spanish territories of South America, cataloguing the people, places, and customs he encountered along the way. This book is the first English translation of his epic travelogue, providing a vivid and detailed portrait of life in colonial Peru and its surrounding regions. Whether you're a student of history, anthropology, or literature, this book is an indispensable resource for understanding the rich and complex cultures of South America.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
