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History of Mexico, Volume 1, 1516-1521

Note 57 — Chapter IV · THE HERO OF THE CONQUEST.

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And Pizarro y Orellana, Varones Ilvstres, 66-69, indulges in a lengthy dissertation upon the effect of mothers’ milk on heroes. ‘Criole a sus pechos Doña Catalina Pizarro su madre: y a la generosidad deste lacticinio atribuye Marineo e Siculo su gran valor, y virtud.’

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