The Account: Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca's Relacion -- Alvar Nunez Cabeza De Vaca

from MrsLee

A fascinating read. This version is a translation of Cabeza de Vaca's account, but also lets us know where his account differs from the joint account by the few survivors of the journey. It also recounts some of the details unearthed by Carl Sauer and Cleve Hallenbeck in the 1930s which confirm m...

from m.belljackson

Expecting a tale of a voyage and mainland travels, the horrors detailed by Cabeza de Vaca were a shock. From near starvation and slavery through bizarre customs to betrayal by "Christians," to becoming faith healers, this was captivating despite a ton of repletion. Given Cabeza's stance here a...

from wesh

A fascinating read. It was amazing how he kept finding and losing his shipmates.

from varielle

This is the horrifying misadventure of Spanish explorer Cabeza de Vaca. He relates to the Spanish king what befell his fellow Spaniards in their exploration of the new world. The large host he began with, upon reaching Florida, was eventually destroyed by shipwreck, disease, malnourishment and th...

from tnilsson

I can't add much to tinkettleinn's review of this book. De Vaca and his crew are essentially murderous Keystone Kops who more or less aimlessly wander around Southeastern America 500 years ago in search of food, shelter, and (unwilling) native guides while trying to find a way home. Along the way...