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The Natural And Moral History Of The Indies V1

The Natural And Moral History Of The Indies V1

Joseph De Acosta

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
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Ética y filosofía moral
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9781120907677
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The Natural and Moral History of the Indies V1: The Natural History is a book written by Joseph De Acosta and originally published in 1880. The book is a detailed account of the natural history of the Indies, covering topics such as the flora and fauna of the region, the geography and climate, and the indigenous peoples and their culture. Acosta draws on his own experiences as a Jesuit missionary in the Americas, as well as on the observations of other explorers and naturalists of the time. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the natural history of the Indies. The first section provides an overview of the region, including its geography, climate, and natural resources. The second section covers the flora and fauna of the Indies, describing the different species of plants and animals that can be found there. The third section focuses on the indigenous peoples of the region, their customs, beliefs, and way of life. Overall, The Natural and Moral History of the Indies V1: The Natural History is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a valuable glimpse into the natural and cultural history of the Americas.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.

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