The Discovery Of Florida And Its Discoverer Juan Ponce De Leon

By Edward W. Lawson

Book Overview

The book ""The Discovery Of Florida And Its Discoverer Juan Ponce De Leon"" by Edward W. Lawson is a historical account of the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce De Leon and his discovery of Florida. The book traces the life of Juan Ponce De Leon from his early days in Spain to his expeditions in the New World. It provides a detailed account of his first voyage to Florida in 1513, his subsequent attempts to colonize the area, and his eventual death in battle with the Calusa Indians. The book also explores the cultural and political context of the time, including the rivalry between Spain and Portugal, the impact of the Catholic Church, and the role of Native American tribes in the region. Overall, this book offers a comprehensive and engaging look at one of the most important figures in the early exploration of the Americas.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432561243
• ISBN13: 9781432561246
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"