Landscapes and Languages

Landscapes and Languages, Volume 1, presents a scholarly collection of essays stemming from a 2023 conference held at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. This work examines the intricate relationships between Native populations and Spanish religious and secular forces during the early colonial era. Rather than relying on simple dichotomies, the contributors explore the nuanced encounters between Indigenous and European cultures. The text moves beyond uniform views of Catholic or Native traditions to examine how these groups interacted through specific cultural lenses.

This volume serves as a significant resource for readers interested in United States history, specifically regarding state and local developments and religious studies. By analyzing text, performance, and land use, the essays reveal the complex entanglements of interpretation and practice that defined this period. Landscapes and Languages, Volume 1, provides a sophisticated academic perspective on the historical intersections of religion and culture within the colonial American landscape.