Bernal Díaz del Castillo Quotes

And when we saw all those cities and villages built in the water, and other great towns on dry land, and that straight and level causeway leading to Mexico, we were astounded.

Bernal Díaz del Castillo

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  Bernal Díaz del Castillo
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  • Mexico