Padre Island, treasure kingdom of the world.
Contributors: Dávila Padilla, Agustín, 1562-1604.
Publisher: Texian Press
Published: 1967
Place of publication: Waco, Tex
Language: eng; und
Number of pages: 139
Subjects: Dominicans. Provincia de Santiago de México.; Padre Island (Tex.) -- History.; Mexico -- History -- Spanish colony, 1540-1810.
Description: This book is one of the very few works where one finds that unique balance between historical accuracy and the rip-roaring drama of true life adventures. In this narrative, there is developed the intricate study of early inhabitants on Padre from both physical and cultural standpoints. Then comes the white man with the changes he effected in the land. This work carries you along with the awakening of man's curiousity in Europe and the rise of Spain with her exploratory leadership. This is a narrative that thunders with realism and the intensity of true historical adventure.
Notes: Includes a portion of Historia de la fundación y discurso de la Provincia de Santiago de México, de la Orden de Predicadores, by A. Dávila Padilla, 2d ed., 1625. Spanish text accompanied by English translation.