The natural and moral history of the Indies
Book • 1590
José de Acosta's *The Natural and Moral History of the Indies* is a seminal work that provides a broad and detailed account of the New World.
Published in 1590, it describes the region's natural resources, flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures, offering insights into the political and religious practices of the Aztecs and Incas.
Acosta's work was groundbreaking in its time, contributing significantly to European understanding of the Americas.
Published in 1590, it describes the region's natural resources, flora, fauna, and indigenous cultures, offering insights into the political and religious practices of the Aztecs and Incas.
Acosta's work was groundbreaking in its time, contributing significantly to European understanding of the Americas.
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Recommended by Randall Munroe as a fascinating historical book on the natural and moral history of the Indies.
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