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Theodor de Bry, 1528-1598.
Explorers Ojeda and Vespucci Attacked by Carib Indians.
Frankfurt: Johanne Gottfriedt, 1631.
In this view, conquistador Alonso Ojeda and crew, including Amerigo Vespucci,
are seen landing on Dominica in 1499. About 500 Carib Indians waged a
fierce battle to repel these first Europeans to appear on the island.
Image no. 2004-320-1
