The Natural and Moral History of the Indies Volume 1: The Natural History is a book written by Joseph De Acosta in 1880. This book is an extensive study of the natural history of the New World, particularly the flora and fauna of the West Indies. The author, a Spanish Jesuit missionary, spent many years in South America and Mexico during the 16th century, and his observations and insights are presented in this book. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the natural world. The first chapter discusses the geography and climate of the New World, while the second chapter examines the plants and trees found in the region. The third chapter focuses on the animals of the New World, including birds, reptiles, and mammals. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the indigenous people of the New World, their customs, and their way of life. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the moral and ethical issues surrounding the Spanish colonization of the New World and the treatment of the native populations. Overall, The Natural and Moral History of the Indies Volume 1: The Natural History is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed account of the natural world of the New World and the impact of European colonization on the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.