Francisco Vasquez de Coronado Famous Journeys to the American Southwest and Colonial New Mexico |
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Author:
| Favor, Lesli J. |
Series title: | The Library of Explorers and Exploration Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-60853-604-7 |
Publication Date: | Jul 2009 |
Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
Book Format: | Mixed media product |
List Price: | USD $66.50 |
Book Description:
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Young people will enjoy reading about Coronado's search for the Seven Cities of Gold in this well-written biography of his walking journeys through the American West. Set in the North American interior, Coronado and his men were the first Europeans to gaze upon the wondrous Grand Canyon and strange animals such as the American bison. Thirst, starvation, and the hunt for riches that eluded him propel readers to learn more about the Age of Discovery and Exploration in the New World.
Young people will enjoy reading about Coronado's search for the Seven Cities of Gold in this well-written biography of his walking journeys through the American West. Set in the North American interior, Coronado and his men were the first Europeans to gaze upon the wondrous Grand Canyon and strange animals such as the American bison. Thirst, starvation, and the hunt for riches that eluded him propel readers to learn more about the Age of Discovery and Exploration in the New World.