Coronado, Knight of Pueblos and Plains is a historical biography written by Herbert E. Bolton. The book tells the story of Francisco V zquez de Coronado, a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition in search of the legendary Seven Cities of Gold in the 16th century. The book covers Coronado's life and career, from his birth in Salamanca, Spain, to his rise in the ranks of the Spanish military, to his appointment as governor of New Galicia in Mexico. The book also explores the social and political context of Coronado's ...
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Coronado, Knight of Pueblos and Plains is a historical biography written by Herbert E. Bolton. The book tells the story of Francisco V zquez de Coronado, a Spanish conquistador who led an expedition in search of the legendary Seven Cities of Gold in the 16th century. The book covers Coronado's life and career, from his birth in Salamanca, Spain, to his rise in the ranks of the Spanish military, to his appointment as governor of New Galicia in Mexico. The book also explores the social and political context of Coronado's time, including the Spanish conquest of the Americas, the interactions between the Spanish and the indigenous peoples of the Southwest, and the impact of the expedition on the region's history. Through extensive research and analysis, Bolton provides a detailed and engaging account of one of the most fascinating figures in the history of the American Southwest.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.
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