Natural and Moral History of the Indies (Chronicles of the New World Encounter)

"A superb translation of JosÉ de Acosta'sNatural Historyinto contemporary English that has been long overdue, with a first-rate introduction by one of America's outstanding Hispanists. The volume should prove useful to those interested in the natural history of the New World, the history of the Jesuits, and an understanding of Catholic conversion efforts in the sixteenth century."-Patricia Seed, Rice UniversityJosé de Acosta is the author of 'Natural and Moral History of the Indies (Chronicles of the New World Encounter)', published 2002 under ISBN 9780822328322 and ISBN 0822328321.