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""Spanish Exploration in the Southwest, 1542-1706"" is a definitive collection of primary source documents detailing the formative era of European discovery in the American Southwest. Edited by the esteemed historian Herbert Eugene Bolton, this volume brings together translated journals, reports, and diaries that chronicle the expeditions of legendary explorers such as Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo, Sebastian Vizcaino, and Father Eusebio Francisco Kino. The work provides an immersive look into the first encounters between Spanish explorers and the indigenous peoples of present-day California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Through these firsthand accounts, readers gain insight into the motivations, hardships, and strategic goals of the Spanish Crown as it sought to expand its northern frontiers. Covering nearly two centuries of history, the collection highlights the exploration of the Pacific coast, the establishment of New Mexico, and the initial missionary efforts in PimerÃ-a Alta. Essential for students of colonial history and enthusiasts of Western Americana, ""Spanish Exploration in the Southwest, 1542-1706"" preserves the vital records of the expansion of New Spain. Bolton's meticulous editing and introductory notes provide necessary context for understanding these foundational journeys and their lasting impact on the cultural and geopolitical landscape of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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