Publisher's Synopsis
The Life, Travels and Adventures of Ferdinand De Soto: Discoverer of the Mississippi is a historical book written by Lambert A. Wilmer and published in 1858. The book is a comprehensive account of the life and travels of Spanish explorer, Ferdinand De Soto, who is credited with the discovery of the Mississippi River. The book provides detailed descriptions of De Soto's early life, his journey to the New World, and his subsequent expeditions in search of riches and glory. The author uses a narrative style to describe De Soto's adventures, including his encounters with Native American tribes, battles with other explorers, and the hardships he faced during his expeditions. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the places and events described in the text. Overall, The Life, Travels and Adventures of Ferdinand De Soto: Discoverer of the Mississippi is a fascinating historical account that provides insight into the life of one of the most important explorers of the New World. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration, the New World, or the Mississippi River.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.
