02595cam a22003253u 4500 29172 UtSlPG 20260610133650.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06043449 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E011 Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877 Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi : American Pioneers and Patriots Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-06-20 Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and adventures of the Spanish explorer Ferdinand De Soto, primarily focusing on his expeditions in the Americas during the 16th century. Through rich narrative and detailed characterizations, the work aims to portray the exploits, challenges, and moral quandaries faced by De Soto and his contemporaries as they navigated both the wilderness and the complex interactions with Indigenous peoples. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Ferdinand De Soto's early life in Spain, revealing his noble lineage and the hardships his family faced during a time of nobility decline. The opening portion details De Soto's upbringing, his education under the patronage of Don Pedro de Avila, and the key relationships that shape his destiny, especially his love for Isabella. As tensions rise surrounding the governance of the colony at Darien, where Don Pedro's tyrannical rule leads to the suffering of both colonists and Indigenous people, De Soto's character emerges, showcasing his potential for both valor and ethical conflict. The groundwork is thus laid for his subsequent adventures and the moral dilemmas he will encounter in his quest for glory and gold in the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Soto, Hernando de, approximately 1500-1542 Florida -- History -- To 1565 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29172 70020 70020