The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2)
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| Author | Díaz del Castillo, Bernal, 1496-1584 |
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| Translator | Lockhart, John Ingram |
| Title |
The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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Produced by Julia Miller, Jane Hyland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Summary | "The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 1 (of 2)" by Bernal Diaz del Castillo is a historical account written in the late 16th century. The work chronicles the author's firsthand experiences and observations as one of the soldiers who participated in the Spanish conquest of New Spain, particularly focusing on the dramatic events surrounding the discovery and conquest of Mexico. Diaz del Castillo’s narrative provides a unique perspective on this significant period, often emphasizing the collective efforts of his fellow soldiers alongside Hernán Cortés. The opening of the memoir reveals Diaz del Castillo's departure from Castile in 1514, detailing his experiences during the initial explorations with Pedro Arias de Ávila and subsequent travels to Cuba and Yucatan. He describes the hardships faced, including battles against native populations, extreme thirst, and the death of comrades. Diaz del Castillo's narrative is rich in detail, showcasing not only the stark realities of conquest but also the political dynamics among the conquistadors themselves. From the beginning, it is clear that he aims to provide an authentic recounting of events, presenting himself as an honest chronicler of history amidst the challenges of war and competition for glory among his peers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1201: North America local history: Mexico |
| Subject | Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32474 |
| Release Date | May 21, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2422 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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