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The conduct and appearance of the natives were such as to show that the Spaniards had no reason to fear their hostility or treachery. Simple, harmless, naked, and unarmed, they seemed rather to be at the mercy of their visitors. Equally timid and curious, they were at first shy; but being encouraged to approach the strangers, they at length became entirely familiar with them, and received presents with expressions of the highest delight. The new comers to their shores were thought to have dropped from the skies, and the articles bestowed were received as celestial presents. All was a scene of wonder and amazement indeed to both parties.

Author

Great Events in the History of North and South America
Charles A. Goodrich
Published in 1851
Available from gutenberg.org

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Friday 21 August 2020

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Columbus, Discovery

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• Places / America / United States / Discovery and Settlement

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