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A Land So Strange

The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca

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A Land So Strange

By: Andres Resendez
Narrated by: Jonathan Davis
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In 1528, a mission set out from Spain to colonize Florida. But the expedition went horribly wrong: Delayed by a hurricane, knocked off course by a colossal error of navigation, and ultimately doomed by a disastrous decision to separate the men from their ships, the mission quickly became a desperate journey of survival.

Of the 300 men who had embarked on the journey, only four survived - three Spaniards and an African slave. This tiny band endured a horrific march through Florida, a harrowing raft passage across the Louisiana coast, and years of enslavement in the American Southwest. They journeyed for almost 10 years in search of the Pacific Ocean that would guide them home, and they were forever changed by their experience. The men lived with a variety of nomadic Indians and learned several indigenous languages. They saw lands, peoples, plants, and animals that no outsider had ever seen before.

In this enthralling tale of four castaways wandering in an unknown land, Andres Resndez brings to life the vast, dynamic world of North America just a few years before European settlers would transform it forever.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2007 Andres Resendez (P)2011 Audible, Inc. Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Americas Colonial Period Europe Expeditions & Discoveries Spain United States World Latin America Mexico

Critic Reviews

"Told from an intriguing and original perspective, Reséndez's narrative is a marvelous addition to the corpus of survival and adventure literature." ( Publishers Weekly)
"A must-read for anyone interested in the early history of European exploration in North America—or in real-life adventure, compellingly told." ( Bookmarks)
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Such an interesting story of survival and brutality. I highly recommend this book. Very interesting history and insight into the early history of the region.

Soo good I enjoy listening multiple times

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to think people could live at these extremes back in those times incredible. just a totally different time where things that are today unspeakable was common practice. if the America's where never civilised by Europeans I wonder what the civilisation would be today. great story

absolutely mindblowing

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I didn't have any expectations but was pleasantly surprised at not only the historical information but also the remarkable story of survival and grit

An insight into a world I'd never learnt about

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history of Spanish politics ands exploration and a remarkably adventure. Greed withthe catholic gods blessing is a feature

history of Spanish politics ands exploration

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Expertly researched and marvellously told, this book is a testament to journalistic investigation and narrative
Perfect for anyone a fan of non fiction survival horror.
Great narrator too

Really good

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Amazing tale of survival which the author excellently prefaced the time period and events leading into the main story. Loved it!

For the history buff

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