Publisher's Synopsis
Ferdinand De Soto the Discoverer of the Mississippi is a historical book written by John S. C. Abbott. The book tells the story of Spanish explorer, Ferdinand De Soto, who led an expedition to explore the southeastern region of North America in the 16th century. Abbott chronicles De Soto's journey from his arrival in Florida in 1539 to his death in 1542, detailing his encounters with Native American tribes, battles, and hardships. The book also provides insight into the political and social climate of the time, including the rivalry between Spain and France for control of the region. Through vivid descriptions and historical documentation, Abbott paints a fascinating portrait of De Soto and his quest for discovery, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North America.1876. Illustrated. American Pioneers and Patriots series. The story of Ferdinand De Soto the renowned Spanish soldier of fortune who had served with Pizarro in the conquest of Peru. In 1538 under the patronage of the emperor, Charles V, De Soto formed a company for the purpose of exploring Florida. The emperor who was at this time the most powerful monarchy in all Europe, provided De Soto with unlimited resources at his command, and soon he found himself leading a company of nine hundred and fifty adventurers. In his quest for gold De Soto explored the lower Mississippi River in 1542. Although he claimed the land for Spain, died and was buried there, he left no more traces. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.