Hernando De Soto - Walter Malone - Bog

Hernando De Soto is a non-fiction book written by Walter Malone that explores the life and legacy of the famous Spanish explorer and conquistador, Hernando De Soto. The book provides a detailed account of De Soto's life, from his early days as a young man in Spain to his adventures in the New World, including his travels through Florida, Georgia, and the Mississippi River Valley.Malone delves into De Soto's motivations for exploration, including his desire for wealth and power, as well as his religious beliefs. He also explores the impact that De Soto had on the native populations he encountered, including the devastating effects of disease and violence.Throughout the book, Malone provides a balanced perspective on De Soto's life and actions, highlighting both his successes and failures. He also examines the historical and cultural context of De Soto's time, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the era in which he lived.Overall, Hernando De Soto is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of history's most famous explorers.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.