Hans Staden: The True Story Of His Captivity 1557 - Paperback

by Hans Staden (Author), Malcolm Letts (Translator)

Hans Staden: The True Story Of His Captivity 1557 is a non-fiction book written by Hans Staden himself. The book is an account of his captivity by the Tupinamba tribe in Brazil in the 16th century. Staden was a German sailor who was shipwrecked on the Brazilian coast and captured by the Tupinamba tribe. He was held captive for several months and witnessed their customs and rituals, including cannibalism. The book is divided into three parts. The first part describes Staden's journey to Brazil, his shipwreck, and his capture by the Tupinamba tribe. The second part details his life as a captive, including his experiences with the tribe's customs and rituals. The third part describes his escape and return to Europe.The book is considered an important historical document as it provides valuable insights into the customs and rituals of the Tupinamba tribe in the 16th century. It is also significant as it is one of the earliest European accounts of cannibalism in the Americas. The book has been translated into several languages and has been widely read by historians and anthropologists.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.