A New Survey of the West-India's, Or, the English American, His Travail by Sea and Land: Containing a Journal of Three Thousand and Three Hundred Mile

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This detailed account chronicles a remarkable journey through the Americas, highlighting the author's travels from Spain to various significant locations in Mexico and Central America. It offers vivid descriptions of cities, cultures, and the author's twelve-year experience in Guatemala, including his conversion and return to his homeland. The narrative also provides insights into Spanish navigation, governance, and the diverse peoples encountered, alongside a grammar section for the Poconchi language. Rich in historical context, it captures the complexities of colonial interactions.