The Discovery Of Florida And Its Discoverer Juan Ponce De Leon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164480495)

The book ""The Discovery of Florida and Its Discoverer Juan Ponce De Leon"" by Edward W. Lawson is a historical account of the discovery of Florida by the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon. The book details Ponce de Leon's life and career as a Spanish explorer and conquistador, his motivations for exploring Florida, and the events that led to his arrival in the area in 1513. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the native tribes that inhabited Florida at the time of Ponce de Leon's arrival and the interactions between the Spanish explorers and these tribes. The book also covers Ponce de Leon's subsequent expeditions to Florida and his attempts to establish a colony in the region.The book is well-researched and provides a detailed and engaging account of the early exploration of Florida. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Florida, early exploration of the Americas, and the life and career of Juan Ponce de Leon.Contents: Origin And Achievements Of Florida's Discoverer; Prelude To A Voyage Of Discovery; Motive For The Voyage; Herrera's Account; Crossing The Windward Gulf; First Landing On Florida; Exploration Of The Coast Of Florida; Homeward Bound; A Unfortunate Trip To Spain; First Attempt At European Settlement In Florida. Florida, Floridian, American History, United States History, America's Settlement, Exploration, St. Augustine, La Florida, Spanish Exploration.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.

Author: Edward W. Lawson
ISBN-10: 1164480499
ISBN-13: 9781164480495
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 164
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d