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On September 1, 1513, he sailed to [San Blas]? (a lucky choice, as it just happens to be the smallest point of the isthmus), and went south across the isthmus?. As before he befriended the indians who were inclined to do so, and captured, tortured and looted those that remained hostile, thus gaining substantial treasure. Finally he reached a top from where he could see the Pacific. When the others had joined him a [Te Deum]? was chanted, a cross erected, and the sea was christened Mar del Sur (South Sea). He pushed on to the edge of the ocean, and Balboa claimed the ocean and all adjacent |
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On September 1, 1513, he sailed to [San Blas]? (a lucky choice, as it just happens to be the smallest point of the isthmus), and went south across the isthmus?. As before he befriended the indians who were inclined to do so, and captured, tortured and looted those that remained hostile, thus gaining substantial treasure. Finally he reached a top from where he could see the Pacific Ocean. When the others had joined him a [Te Deum]? was chanted, a cross erected, and the sea was christened Mar del Sur (South Sea). He pushed on to the edge of the ocean, and Balboa claimed the ocean and all adjacent |
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While Balboa was away, [Pedro Arias de Ávila]? (generally known as Pedrarias) had been sent to Darién as a governor. Although this time Balboa did not oppose him openly, tension between them |
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While Balboa was away, [Pedro Arias de Ávila]? (generally known as Pedrarias) had been sent to Darién as a governor. Although this time Balboa did not oppose him openly, tension between them |
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