Vasco Nunez De Balboa (1914)

Vasco Nunez De Balboa (1914) is a book written by Angel De Altolaguirre Y Duvale that tells the story of Vasco Nunez De Balboa, a Spanish explorer who is credited with discovering the Pacific Ocean. The book describes Balboa's life and his journey to the New World, where he became the governor of Darien, a Spanish colony in present-day Panama. The book also details Balboa's expedition to the Pacific Ocean, which he named the South Sea, and his eventual downfall due to political intrigue and accusations of treason. The author provides a vivid account of Balboa's life and the historical context in which he lived, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of European exploration and colonization in the Americas. Overall, Vasco Nunez De Balboa (1914) is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most important figures in the history of Spanish exploration.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.