The Path Of The Conquistadores

The Path of the Conquistadores: Trinidad and Venezuelan Guiana is a historical book written by Lindon Wallace Bates Jr. and published in 1912. The book is an account of the exploration and conquest of Trinidad and the neighboring regions of Venezuela by the Spanish conquistadores in the 16th century. The author provides a detailed description of the geography, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the indigenous peoples who inhabited it. He also describes the various expeditions led by the Spanish explorers, including Christopher Columbus, Alonso de Ojeda, and Amerigo Vespucci, and their encounters with the native peoples.Bates Jr. delves into the political and economic motivations behind the Spanish conquest of the region, as well as the impact it had on the native populations and the development of the colonies. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places and events described in the text.Overall, The Path of the Conquistadores: Trinidad and Venezuelan Guiana is a comprehensive and informative account of the Spanish conquest of the region, offering readers a glimpse into the history and culture of this fascinating part of the world.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.