Theodore Irving's gripping account of Hernando de Soto's ill-fated expedition to Florida in the 16th century is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Americas. Irving vividly describes the harsh conditions faced by the Spanish conquistadors as they battled native tribes, disease, and the unforgiving landscape. This book is a testament to the courage and tenacity of these early explorers.

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