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"Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto is known for leading the first European expedition to discover--and cross--the Mississippi River. This ... 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"--Amazon.com.