Explore with Hernando de Soto

Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto is known for leading the first European expedition to discoverand crossthe Mississippi River. This intriguing book describes his career beginning with being a leader in the Spanish conquests of Central America and Peru, making first contact with the Inca emperor Atahuallpa, and being made the governor of Cuba. He was also a fierce and controversial explorer, who was involved in many conflicts with the Native Americans who lived in the lands he explored and conquered.

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
Published: 08/25/2016
ISBN: 9780778728535
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 10.50h x 8.30w x 0.10d

Review Citations: Booklist 09/15/2016 pg. 50