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A Land So Strange

The Epic Journey of Cabeza de Vaca

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A Land So Strange

Written 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.

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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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I liked this book for it takes you to a journey back in time and the narration is very good. It’s so much that we can learn from the past. How even though staying in peace with each other & prosper seems a logical step still we humans decide to enslave each other. How lack of knowledge about one another’s culture and lack of respect for each others customs brought so much pain & suffering for everyone. I wish things were different but now I can just listen & learn from history in order to be a better human being.
I recommend this book to everyone who is interested in history & also in a extraordinary survival tale.
Enjoy the story & stay happy & safe!!!

A land so strange takes you back in time!

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