by Antonio Pérez Henares · Harper Bolsillo · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788410644113
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In 'Cabeza de Vaca,' Antonio Pérez Henares recreates the fascinating life of Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, an orphan from Jerez of noble origin. The novel narrates his odyssey of survival after being part of the Pánfilo de Narváez expedition in 1527, destined to explore Florida. From the dangerous shipwrecks on the Caribbean coasts to his role as a shaman among the Sioux, Apaches, and other indigenous peoples, Cabeza de Vaca defies adversity, adapting to unknown territories and establishing complex relationships with the original cultures. His story is a tale of transformation, where a conqueror becomes a defender of those he initially sought to subdue.
