The First Voyage To The Coast Of California: Made In The Years 1542 And 1543, By Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo And His Pilot Bartolome Ferrelo (1853) - Paperback

by Alexander S. Taylor (Author)

The book ""The First Voyage To The Coast Of California: Made In The Years 1542 And 1543, By Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo And His Pilot Bartolome Ferrelo"" is a historical account of the first European expedition to explore the coast of California. Written by Alexander S. Taylor and originally published in 1853, the book details the journey of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo and his pilot Bartolome Ferrelo, who sailed from Mexico in 1542 on behalf of the Spanish crown. The expedition aimed to find a route to Asia and claim new territories for Spain. The book provides a detailed description of the voyage, including the challenges the explorers faced, the interactions they had with the indigenous people they encountered, and the discoveries they made along the way. The author draws on original documents and historical records to paint a vivid picture of the expedition and its significance in the history of California and the Americas. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early exploration of the Americas and the history of California.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.