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LA FLORIDA BY THE INCA HISTORY OF THE ADELANTADO HERNANDO DE SOTO, GOVERNOR AND CAPTAIN GENERAL OF THE KINGDOM OF LA FLORIDA, AND OF OTHER HEROIC GENTLEMEN, SPANIARDS AND INDIANS; WRITTEN BY THE INCA GARCILASSO DE LA VEGA, CAPTAIN OF HIS MAJESTY, A NATIVE OF THE GREAT CITY OF EL CUZCO, CAPITAL OF THE KINGDOMS AND PROVINCES OF EL PERU Translated by Charmion Shelby Edited by David Bost With Footnotes by Vernon James Knight, Jr. [18.119.111.9] Project MUSE (2024-04-25 13:59 GMT) LA FLORIDA BY THE INCA HISTORY OF THE ADELANTADO HERNANDO DE SOTO, GOVERNOR AND CAPTAIN-GENERAL OF THE KINGDOM OF LA FLORIDA, AND OF OTHER HEROIC GENTLEMEN, SPANIARDS AND INDIANS; WRITTEN BY THE INCA GARCILASSO DE LA VEGA, CAPTAIN OF HIS MAJESTY, A NATIVE OF THE GREAT CITY OF EL CUZCO, CAPITAL OF THE KINGDOMS AND PROVINCES OF EL PERU Dedicated to the most serene Prince, the Duke ofBraganza, etc. with license of the holy Inquisition. IN LISBON Printed by Pedro Crasbeeck with Royal privilege. [18.119.111.9] Project MUSE (2024-04-25 13:59 GMT) I examined these six books in one volume that treat of the discovery of La Florida, their author [being) the Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, and there is nothing in them contrary to our holy faith and good customs; rather, there is history worthy of being read, because they contain many curious things about various and unknown peoples and nations, very remarkable perils and events ofwar, and many other things that deserve to come to the attention of everyone. In Lisbon in San Francisco Denxobreguas, November 16, 16°4. FR. Luys DOS ANJOS. In consideration of the [above] approbation, this book entitled "Discovery of La Florida" may be printed, and after being printed let it be returned to this council to be compared with the original and to be given permission to circulate; without it, it may not circulate. In Lisbon, November 23, 16°4. MARCOS TEIXEIRA. Ruy PIREZ DA VEIGA. This book may be printed in consideration of the permission it has from the Holy Office. In Lisbon, February 21,16°5. This book may be seen at this tribunal. DAMIAO D'AGUIAR. SOUSA. His Majesty concedes that no printer or bookseller may print or sell this book without permission from the author, for a period of ten years, under the penalties prescribed, as appear from the dispatch given in Lisbon on March 8, 16°5, and from the enclosed patent, etc. LA FLORIDA DEL Y N C A· 1-11 5TOR. IA 0 E LAD E LAN T AJ ~) I-lernando de Soto) Goucrnadory capiCoin g:.:ncf:Jl dd R.t!yno dcb.Florida,yde tro hcroicos cauailcros E(panol,~s e Ind io '; cCcrita por cl Ynea Garcllaf10 de 1.1 Vega ,capitan de [u Magcf1ad,. n~(ural de b gran ciudad dclCoz.· co) cabe~a de los RCyllOS y prouincias dd Peru. 'DjrigidIt til[erenifjiJJlO CPrinrip~,(Dtlq'It del rJragallfl1.&c. - • E N LIS nON A. Imp rdfo per P"dro Cr:lsucccJc. ANO 1'05. ....--._- .em /';/1;/':;1 1.114(. TitLe Page of the 1605 Edition of La Florida, by The Inca, GarciLaso de La Vega, Printed in Lisbon. ...

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