
THE - SPANISH PIONEERS - BY - CHARLES F. LUMMIS - AUTHOR OF "A NEW MEXICO DAVID," "STRANGE CORNERS OF OUR COUNTRY," ETC. - Illustrated - SIXTH EDITION
In pronouncing the Spanish names give—
PREFACE.
I. THE BROAD STORY. - HOW AMERICA WAS FOUND AND TAMED.
THE SPANISH PIONEERS.
I. THE PIONEER NATION.
II. A MUDDLED GEOGRAPHY.
III. COLUMBUS, THE FINDER.
IV. MAKING GEOGRAPHY.
V. THE CHAPTER OF CONQUEST.
The opening chapters cast a wide net over early America, challenging the familiar tales of discovery and placing the Spanish explorers at the very heart of the continent’s birth. With clear, lively narration, the author walks listeners through the audacious voyages that followed the Norse incursions, showing how the Spanish forged towns, forged routes, and laid down the foundations of a new world. Rather than a dry academic treatise, the prose feels like a seasoned guide inviting you to rethink the myths you thought you knew.
Beyond the facts, the book celebrates the spirit of adventure and the universal qualities of heroism that transcend borders. It speaks directly to curious minds, offering vivid sketches of daring men and women whose deeds shaped the landscape for generations to come. Listeners will find a fresh, compelling perspective that illuminates an often‑overlooked chapter of American history, while keeping the story accessible and engaging.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (377K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Adrian Mastronardi, Josephine Paolucci and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2010-07-06
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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