| Author |
Brady, Cyrus Townsend, 1861-1920 |
| Title |
South American Fights and Fighters, and Other Tales of Adventure
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Panama and the knights-errant of colonization -- Panama, Balboa and a forgotten romance -- Peru and the Pizarros -- The greatest adventure in history -- The yarn of the "Essex," whaler -- Some famous American duels -- The cruise of the "Tonquin" -- John Paul Jones -- In the caverns of the Pitt -- Being a boy out West.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Al Haines
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| Summary |
"South American Fights and Fighters, and Other Tales of Adventure" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a collection of historical accounts and adventure narratives likely written in the early 20th century. The book explores the dramatic and often violent episodes surrounding South American exploration and colonization, delving into the exploits of notable figures such as Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Alonzo de Ojeda, and the Pizarros, among others. With rich storytelling, Brady brings to life the perils and triumphs of early explorers in the tumultuous and highly contested New World. The opening of the work sets the stage for the Spanish colonization efforts in South America, introducing key themes of ambition, rivalry, and the harrowing encounters between European explorers and indigenous peoples. It begins with an elucidation of the term "Spanish Main," clarifying its meaning and historical significance. The narrative follows the early expeditions of figures like Ojeda and Nicuesa, who competed for territories that would soon become crucial in the Spanish empire. Through vivid anecdotes and character portrayals, Brady captures the urgency and peril of the colonization process while foreshadowing the adventures to come throughout the rest of this fascinating collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1401: Latin America local history: General
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| Subject |
Peru -- History -- Conquest, 1522-1548
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| Subject |
Dueling
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| Subject |
Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792
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| Subject |
Essex (Whaleship)
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| Subject |
Tonquin (Ship)
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| Subject |
Washita Campaign, 1868-1869
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| Subject |
America -- Discovery and exploration -- Spanish
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| Subject |
Panama -- History
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Mexico -- History -- Conquest, 1519-1540
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
20910 |
| Release Date |
Mar 26, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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