One-third of our people were dangerously ill, getting worse hourly, and we felt sure of meeting the same fate, with death as our only prospect, which in such a country was much worse yet.
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One-third of our people were dangerously ill, getting worse hourly, and we felt sure of meeting the same fate, with death as our only prospect, which in such a country was much worse yet. — Alvar N. C. de Vaca
About Alvar N. C. de Vaca
Alvar N. C. de Vaca was a Explorer from Spanish (1488–1559).
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This quote is attributed to Alvar N. C. de Vaca, a Explorer from Spanish.
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Alvar N. C. de Vaca lived from 1488 – 1559.
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