Description: Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition, Paperback by De Vaca, Alvar Nunez Cabeza; Frye, David (TRN); Stavans, Ilan (EDT), ISBN 0393918157, ISBN-13 9780393918151, Brand New, Free shipping in the US This book presents not only a new translation of the original text with footnotes but a contextual selection of seven excerpts and letters as well as a section of criticism. Discussed and illustrated throughout is how the original text aligns with and prefigures the narrative traditions of self-discovery, immigrant writing, and magical realism. Alternative narratives and sequels are provided, as are contemporary accounts of the New World by Columbus, Cortés, and others. The section of criticisms includes narrative recreations and an essay about the expedition's difficulties regarding water. A chronology and selected bibliography are included. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR ()
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Book Title: Chronicle of the Narvaez Expedition
Number of Pages: 240 Pages
Publication Name: Chronicle of the Narváez Expedition : Norton Critical Edition
Language: English
Publisher: Norton & Company, Incorporated, W. W.
Publication Year: 2012
Item Height: 0.6 in
Subject: European / Spanish & Portuguese, Adventurers & Explorers, General, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Expeditions & Discoveries
Item Weight: 8.3 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Álvar Núñez Cabeza De Vaca
Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Item Length: 8.4 in
Item Width: 5.2 in
Series: Norton Critical Editions Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
