Sebastian Vizcaino was a remarkable force of the Spanish 'Siglo de Oro', yet he is scarcely known. This imagined memoir looks at the enigmatic man and his times. Maturing in the crucibles of Flanders and the Algarve, he put away his sword to seek riches in the New World only to find further battles. His brave defense of the treasure galleon Santa Ana led to a commission to explore the California coast, accomplished against great odds. His charts of California remained useful for two centuries. He was entrusted with Spain's first embassy to Japan, which led to clarification of the geography of the North Pacific. He subsequently held numerous civic offices in Mexico and defeated Dutch pirates.
This imagined memoir provides insights into Spanish society as its Empire declined. It offers a unique glimpse of feudal Japan. His was a life filled with adventure and adversity that he met bravely and ultimately with resignation. He found little honor despite his many achievements.
- ISBN13 9780359974030
- Publish Date 15 November 2019 (first published 11 October 2019)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 May 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format eBook (OEB)
- Language English