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Columbus Meets with a Cacique in Marien Province, Haiti

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Encounter with Indians during Christopher Columbus' first expedition in 1492.

Date Created:
1655
Creator:
Theodor de Bry (Firm)

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Creator
Theodor de Bry (Firm)
Date Created
1655

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NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0143NS
Legacy ID
WHi 23820

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