Note 113 — Chapter IX · WRITERS ON CHILEAN HISTORY 1600-1650.

Ibid. II, 229. In his introduction to Guerra de Chile printed in the fifth volume of the Historiadores de Chile Barros Arana writes that Tesillo “composed a book of pretentious form, heavy and difficult to read; nevertheless, those who wish to have a profound knowledge of the history of Chile must not hesitate to make a thorough study of Tesillo’s book. In it they will find not only events referred to with sufficient minuteness, but also the observations of a man of intelligence and experience.” But, as Tesillo enjoyed the special protection of Governor Lazo de la Vega, the reader must expect to find the events of La Vega’s administration especially emphasized. The bulk of the narrative treats of the decade from 1629 to 1639.