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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Brutal journey Brutal journey Schneider, Paul This book tells the story of an army of would-be conquerors who came to the New World on the heels of Cortés. Bound for glory, they landed in Florida in 1528. But only four of the four hundred would … OL15811853W
Historia oculta de la conquista de América Historia oculta de la conquista de América Gabriel Sánchez Sorondo 253 p. : 23 cm OL18585901W
The broken spears The broken spears Lysander Kemp "For hundreds of years, the history of the conquest of Mexico and the defeat of the Aztecs has been told in the words of the Spanish victors. Miguel León-Portilla has long been at the forefront of ex… OL18957922W
Daily life of the Aztecs Daily life of the Aztecs David Carrasco "Examine the fascinating details of the daily lives of the ancient Aztecs through this innovative study of their social history, culture, and continuing influence, written from the perspective of the… OL2726842W
Forgotten footprints Forgotten footprints Rosemary Hayes A story that captures the reality and dangers of early exploration, and of the clash of cultures as Europeans first met Australia's Aboriginal habitats-seen through the eyes of two young people. OL27679823W
La Harpe's post La Harpe's post George H. Odell "This contribution to contact period studies points to the Lasley Vore site in modern Oklahoma, 13 miles south of Tulsa along the Arkansas River, as the most likely first meeting place of Plains Indi… OL3234240W
Coronado's Golden Quest Coronado's Golden Quest Michael Eagle,Alex Haley,Barbara Weisberg Coronado’s Golden Quest describes Coronado’s search for gold in the Southwest and his interaction with the Natives residing there. The first Europeans to explore the American Southwest were Spanis… OL4290812W