{"product_id":"9788481819076","title":"THE CAPTAIN CUELLAR LETTER","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCAPTAIN CUELLAR'S LETTER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume offers a bilingual edition of the extraordinary letter by Captain Francisco de Cuéllar, a firsthand account of his survival after the shipwreck of the galleon \u003ci\u003eLa Lavia\u003c\/i\u003e on the Irish coast in 1588. The reader will find not only the transcription of the original document preserved at the Royal Academy of History, but also a comprehensive academic study that contextualizes the figure, the tragedy of the Great Armada, and the archaeological research at the site of the disaster. An essential work for understanding a key episode in naval history from both a human and scientific perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is structured around the first-person account of Captain Cuéllar, who survived the sinking of his ship in Streedagh Bay, Ireland, on September 20, 1588. The letter describes his epic journey through hostile territory until he finally reached Flanders. Added to this narrative is a collection of informative academic articles that explore different angles: the captain's biography, the historical context of the Invincible Armada shipwrecks, the underwater archaeological findings off the Sligo coast, and the management of this cultural heritage. The texts are presented in both Spanish and English, facilitating access for an international audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn account of survival and a journey through hostile territory during the 16th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNaval history of the Great Armada and the 1588 shipwreck in Ireland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderwater archaeological research in Streedagh Bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eManagement and preservation of submerged cultural heritage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical edition and transcription of an original historical document.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for historians, archaeologists, students of modern and naval history, as well as readers interested in true tales of adventure, shipwrecks, and cultural heritage. It is especially valuable for those wishing to delve into the history of the Invincible Armada from a documentary and scientific perspective, beyond popular myths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book provides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDirect access to the transcription of a firsthand historical letter, along with its academic context.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA multidisciplinary understanding of the episode: history, archaeology, and cultural management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA bilingual edition (Spanish and English) that expands its reach to international researchers and readers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn update on the most recent archaeological findings at the \u003ci\u003eLa Lavia\u003c\/i\u003e wreck site.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Not specified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: MINISTRY OF CULTURE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: DIARIES, LETTERS, AND NAVIGATION LOGS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ARCHIVE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Other\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication Date: September 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 204\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1381 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a reference publication for the study of the Great Armada, combining the value of the original historical document with a rigorous critical apparatus. The inclusion of informative articles on archaeology and heritage management makes it a useful work for both specialists and naval history enthusiasts. Its bilingual edition and the volume's weight (1381 g) suggest a careful presentation, likely illustrated, in keeping with the importance of the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MINISTERIO DE CULTURA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405017178459,"sku":"9788481819076","price":45.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848181907.jpg?v=1781821591","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788481819076","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}