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Hernando De Soto

Hernando De Soto

Malone, Walter

Hardcover

Historical FiguresFiction AnthologiesSouth American History

ISBN10: 1163450952
ISBN13: 9781163450956
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 656
Weight: 2.48
Height: 1.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Hernando De Soto is a book written by Walter Malone that provides a comprehensive biography of the famous Spanish explorer and conquistador, Hernando De Soto. The book is divided into several chapters that cover De Soto's life, from his early years in Spain to his expeditions in the Americas. The first chapter introduces De Soto and his background, including his family, education, and early career. The subsequent chapters cover his expeditions in Central America and South America, where he played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec and Inca empires. The book also describes his journey through Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, where he explored the region and interacted with Native American tribes.The author provides a detailed account of De Soto's encounters with various indigenous groups, including their customs, beliefs, and conflicts with the Spanish. The book also sheds light on De Soto's leadership style, his relationships with other conquistadors, and his motivations for exploring the New World.Overall, Hernando De Soto is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential explorers of the 16th century. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of Spanish colonization in the Americas and the impact it had on the indigenous peoples of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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