[ Translation of the Spanish Title page of the yd Edition. 

 THE 



NATURAL AND MORAL 



History of the Indies. 



In which are discussed the notable things of the heavens, 



the elements, metals, plants, animals ; and the rites,- 



ceremonies, laws, government, and wars of 



the Indians. 



COMPOSED BY THE 



FATHER JOSEPH DE ACOSTA 



(A Priest of the Company of Jesus). 



DEDICATED TO THE 



MOST SERENE INFANTA DONA ISABELA CLARA 

 EUGENIA DE AUSTRIA. 



In the Year 



With Licence. 



1608. 



Printed in Madrid, in the house of Alonso Martin. At the charges of 

 Juan Berrillo, seller of books. 



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