A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca
A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2007336
Book • Nonfiction
American Southwest • 16th century
2007
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca, Andrés Reséndez recounts the extraordinary 16th-century expedition of Alvar Nuñez Cabeza de Vaca and his companions. Surviving shipwrecks, enslavement, and arduous travels across North America, they transform from conquerors to empathetic witnesses of indigenous cultures, demonstrating resilience and cultural exchange.
Adventurous
Mysterious
Challenging
Informative
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A Land So Strange by Andrés Reséndez is lauded for its vivid narrative and well-researched historical insights. Readers appreciate its engaging prose that brings the journey of Cabeza de Vaca to life. Criticisms include occasional dense passages that may challenge some readers. Overall, the book is praised for making a complex historical event accessible and captivating.
Who Should Read A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca?
Readers who enjoy A Land So Strange: The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca are often captivated by exploration, survival, and history. Fans of works like Undaunted Courage by Ambrose or The Lost City of Z by Grann will appreciate the blend of adventure and historical insight.
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336
Book • Nonfiction
American Southwest • 16th century
2007
Adult
18+ years
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