Between 1539 and 1542 Hernando de Soto led a small army on a desperate journey of exploration nearly 4,000 miles across what would become the southeastern part of America. Until now, his path has been one of history's most intriguing mysteries. Using a new route reconstruction, Hudson offers a new theory of this expedition, placing it on a map and, in many instances, tying it to specific archaeological sites. 97 photos. 10 maps.
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Between 1539 and 1542 Hernando de Soto led a small army on a desperate journey of exploration nearly 4,000 miles across what would become the southeastern part of America. Until now, his path has been one of history's most intriguing mysteries. Using a new route reconstruction, Hudson offers a new theory of this expedition, placing it on a map and, in many instances, tying it to specific archaeological sites. 97 photos. 10 maps.
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