BOOKS OF THE BRAVEHarvard University Press
By Irving A. Leonard
- 1949, First Edition
- An account of books and men in the Spanish Conquest and settlement of the sixteenth Century New World
Studies the literary culture of Spain's New World, documenting how the fictional works the conquistadors brought with them to the Americas influenced these men and how they thought and wrote about their experiences. It contains a wealth of information, and for the first time in English provides Leonard's valuable sources - 9 lists of books destined for the Indies. Additionally, Rolena Adorno's introduction not only tells of the lasting value of this work, but also brings the reader up to date on developments in cultural-historical studies that further shed light on the role of books in Spanish American colonial culture. It is a highly readable and engaging book for anyone interested in the cultural life of the New World.
- Hard Cover
- 381 pages
From non-smoking environment.