Amesbury Public Library

Ponce de Leon, exploring Florida and Puerto Rico, Rachel Eagen

Label
Ponce de Leon, exploring Florida and Puerto Rico, Rachel Eagen
Language
eng
resource.biographical
individual biography
Illustrations
mapsillustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
Ponce de Leon
Oclc number
60589083
Responsibility statement
Rachel Eagen
Series statement
In the footsteps of explorers
Sub title
exploring Florida and Puerto Rico
Summary
Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513 and much more. This book examines the life of this explorer and his many discoveries
Table Of Contents
Early start -- Age of exploration (or medieval world or whatever title) -- Westward bound (or from page to governor) -- Puerto Rico's founding -- Passover of flowers -- Failed colony -- Life at sea -- Taino -- Calusa encounters -- After the expedition -- Legacy -- Index and glossary
Target audience
juvenile
Classification
Content
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