After living for seven years among Texas Indians in the 16th century, Cabeza de Vaca was horrified to discover his Spanish countrymen hunted Indians and pressed them into slavery. In 1542, the explorer published La Relación, an account of his travels, in which he advocated using kindness and fairness rather than force in dealing with the native people of the New World.
Presented by Robin Varnum, English Department Chair & Professor, American International College
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