Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi: American Pioneers and Patriots

Name: Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi: American Pioneers and Patriots
Author: Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)

Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) · 1877

Birthplace of Ferdinand De Soto.--Spanish Colony at Darien.--Don Pedro de Avila, Governor of Darien.--Vasco Nunez.--Famine.--Love in the Spanish Castle.--Character of Isabella.--Embarrassment of De Soto.--Isabella's Parting Counsel. 9 Character of De Soto.--Cruel Command of Don Pedro.--Incident.--The Duel.--Uracca.--Consternation at Darien.--Expedition Organized.--Uracca's Reception of Espinosa and his Troops.--The Spaniards Retreat.--De Soto Indignant.--Espinosa's Cruelty, and Deposition from Command. 21…

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