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Imaginary cities of gold : the Spanish quest for treasure in North America /

"This book examines the elements of Spain's attempt at expanding its empire. Part One tells the story of Cabeza de Vaca, along with three other survivors of the ill-fated Panfilo de Narvaez expedition. Their tales served as inspiration for two epic but failed expeditions that make up the s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Koch, Peter O., 1953-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2009]
Subjects:
America > Discovery and exploration > Spanish.
Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar, > active 16th century.
Coronado, Francisco Vásquez de, > 1510-1554.
Soto, Hernando de, > approximately 1500-1542.
Explorers > America > Biography.
Explorers > Spain > Biography.
Geographical myths.

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