| Author |
Acosta, José de, 1540-1600 |
| Title |
Historia natural y moral de las Indias (vol. 1 of 2)
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| Original Publication |
Spain: Ramón Anglés Impresor, 1894.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Andrés V. Galia, Adrian Mastronardi, Thiers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Historia natural y moral de las Indias (vol. 1 of 2)" by José de Acosta is a historical account written in the late 16th century. This work offers a comprehensive examination of the natural history and the moral implications of the indigenous cultures encountered in the New World. It explores significant themes such as natural phenomena, the laws and customs of indigenous peoples, and reflections on the geography and resources of the Americas." The opening of this influential work begins with a transcription note highlighting its historical value, revealing that José de Acosta's text was first published in Spanish in 1590. Acosta expresses a desire to provide a deeper understanding of the natural elements, flora, fauna, and the customs of the indigenous peoples in the newly discovered lands, intending to bridge the knowledge of the Old World with the intricacies of the New World. He reflects on the philosophical and scientific beliefs of his time, addressing ancient misconceptions about the heavens and the Earth. The early chapters indicate that Acosta will blend observations from his travels with scholarly inquiry, both illuminating the natural world and the people within it, setting the stage for a rich exploration of the Americas through the lens of a Jesuit scholar. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Spanish |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
America -- Early accounts to 1600
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| Subject |
America -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Acosta, José de, 1540-1600 -- Travel -- America
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| Subject |
Indians of Mexico -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Indians of South America -- Early works to 1800
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| Subject |
Natural history -- America
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70219 |
| Release Date |
Mar 6, 2023 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Mar 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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