Mendafia Expedition: Narrative of Captain Sarmiento

Levesque, Rodrigue (1992). "Mendafia Expedition: Narrative of Captain Sarmiento". History of Micronesia: A Collection of Source Documents. Volume 2, Prelude to Conquest, 1561-1595. Gatineau, Quebec: Éditions Lévesque. pp. 418–420. ISBN 0-920201-02-4.

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Abstract: Narrative of Captain Pedro Sarmiento describing the 1568 voyage of Álvaro de Mendaña. He recounts navigation through the Solomon Islands, hostile encounters with local inhabitants, and disputes among the officers regarding leadership and direction of the fleet. Sarmiento emphasizes the difficulties of storms, scarcity of provisions, and reliance on pilots for guidance. His account highlights both the promise of fertile lands and the dangers posed by conflict, disease, and poor discipline among the men.