Viage al Rio de La Plata y Paraguay

Name: Viage al Rio de La Plata y Paraguay
Author: Ulrich Schmidel

By Ulrich Schmidel

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The diary gives a first-hand account of a transatlantic expedition that sails from European ports to the Río de la Plata, detailing storms and island stops, the landing and early attempts to found settlements, violent encounters with indigenous peoples, extreme privations and heavy mortality among the colonists, and exploratory journeys inland toward the Paraná and Paraguay. It presents attentive descriptions of local tribes, material culture and landscapes, interspersed with the author's judgments and transmission through varied translations and editions.

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Ulrich Schmidel

Ulrich Schmidel was a 16th-century German explorer and chronicler, best known for his detailed accounts of his travels in South America. His notable work, "The Conquest of the River Plate (1535-1555)," provides a vivid narrative of the early Spanish expeditions in the region, highlighting the challenges and encounters faced by explorers during this period. Schmidel's writings offer valuable insights into the cultural and geographical landscape of the Río de la Plata and Paraguay, making significant contributions to the understanding of early colonial history in South America.