Publisher's Synopsis
Hans Staden: The True Story Of His Captivity 1557 is a historical account written by Hans Staden himself, detailing his experiences as a captive of the Tupinamb����� people in Brazil in the mid-16th century. The book is a first-hand account of the violence and brutality he experienced during his captivity, including cannibalism, human sacrifice, and torture. Staden's account is considered one of the most important primary sources on the interactions between Europeans and indigenous peoples in Brazil during this time period. The book also provides insight into the beliefs and customs of the Tupinamb����� people, as well as their interactions with other indigenous groups and European colonizers. Overall, Hans Staden: The True Story Of His Captivity 1557 is a significant historical document that sheds light on a little-known chapter in the history of Brazil and the relationship between indigenous peoples and European colonizers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
