Ponce de Leon Exploring Florida and Puerto Rico |
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| Author:
| Eagen, Rachel |
| Series title: | In the Footsteps of Explorers Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7787-2412-4 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2005 |
| Publisher: | Crabtree Publishing Company
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $17.94USD $26.60 |
Book Description:
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Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Le#65533;n is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513 as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world. This sensitively written new book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy reading about life at sea and the hardships faced by his crew. A recipe from the period...
More DescriptionFamous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Le#65533;n is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513 as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world. This sensitively written new book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico. Young readers will enjoy reading about life at sea and the hardships faced by his crew. A recipe from the period is also included.