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by Thomas Gage
By the true and painfull endevours of Thomas Gage, now Preacher of the Word of God at Acris in the County of Kent. Anno Dom. 1648.
A NEW SURVEY OF THE WEST-INDIES. - CHAP. I. - How Rome doth yearly visit the American and Asian Kingdoms.
CHAP. II. - Shewing that the Indians wealth under a pretence of their Conversion hath corrupted the hearts of poor begging Fryers, with strife, hatred and ambition.
CHAP. III. - Shewing the manner of the Missions of Fryers and Jesuites to the India's.
CHAP. IV. - Shewing to what Provinces of the East and West India's belonging to the Crown of Castilia are sent Missions of Fryers and Jesuites. And specially of the Mission sent in the yeare 1625.
CHAP. V. - Of the Indian Fleet that departed from Cales, Anno Dom. 1625. And of some remarkable passages in that Voiage.
CHAP. VI. - Of our discovery of some Islands, and what trouble befell us in one of them.
CHAP. VII. - Of our further Sayling to St. John de Ulhua, aliàs, Vera Crux; and of our landing there.
CHAP. VIII. - Of our Landing at Vera Crux, otherwise St. John de Ulhua, and of our entertainment there.
CHAP. IX. - Of our journey from St. John de Ulhua to Mexico; and of the most remarkeable Townes and Villages in the way.
A vivid 17th‑century travelogue, this work follows an English‑American preacher as he journeys from Spain across the Caribbean to the heart of New Spain. He records his passage to places such as St. John de Ulhua, Xalappa, Tlaxcala, the City of Angels, and onward to Mexico, offering detailed observations of the landscape, architecture, and daily life he encounters on the road.
Beyond the itinerary, the author turns his eye to the Spanish colonies, describing forts, ports, local customs, and the diverse peoples—Indians, mestizos, mulattoes, and African slaves. Interwoven with these notes is a sharp critique of Roman Catholic doctrine and papal authority, reflecting the religious tensions of the era. The volume also includes a brief grammar of the Poconchi language, giving listeners a rare glimpse into early linguistic attempts among indigenous communities.
Language
en
Duration
~18 hours (1046K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Clare Graham and Marc D'Hooghe at Free Literature (online soon in an extended version, also linking to free sources for education worldwide ... MOOC's, educational materials,...) Images generously made available by the Internet Archive.
Release date
2017-03-25
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
d. 1656
A restless English friar turned traveler and controversial writer, he became known for vivid accounts of Mexico and Central America after years spent in the Spanish colonies. His best-known book mixes adventure, observation, and sharp religious and political criticism.
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