Hans Staden's True History: An Account of Cannibal Captivity in Brazil

by Hans Staden, Neil Whitehead

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Hans Staden’s 16th-century narrative recounts his captivity among Brazil’s Tupinambá and offers a European view of indigenous customs.

ISBN-13 9780822342311 ASIN 0822342316 Views 166 Publisher Duke University Press Year 2008 Format Paperback Product Group Book Pages 296 Adult No Created March 07, 2026 Updated October 20, 2026

About This Book

This edition presents Hans Staden’s 1557 narrative of his captivity in Brazil.

The text offers a European perspective on indigenous life and customs of the period.

Neil Whitehead provides an introduction and annotations for modern readers.

The volume is presented as a used book in good condition.

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