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100 1 _aMorris, Charles,
_d1833-1922
245 1 0 _aHistoric Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 02 (of 15), American (2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-04-19
508 _aProduced by David Kline, Greg Bergquist and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality. Vol. 02 (of 15), American (2)" by Charles Morris is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores significant events and figures in American history, focusing on thrilling and dramatic tales of exploration, conflict, and cultural encounters. Through vivid narratives, it highlights the adventures of various historical personas, including Juan Ponce de Leon, Hernando de Soto, and Captain John Smith, among others, as they navigate the complexities of early American life. The opening of "Historic Tales: The Romance of Reality" introduces a range of captivating stories, beginning with Juan Ponce de Leon's quest for the fabled Fountain of Youth upon landing in Florida in 1513. The text details his numerous adventures, his interactions with Native Americans, and his ultimate disappointment in not discovering the mythical waters. The first chapter also sets the stage for subsequent stories, as Morris prepares the reader for explorations into the lives of early Spanish and English settlers, along with the fierce battles they faced against indigenous tribes, weaving a tapestry of ambition, dreams, and the harsh realities of conquest in the New World. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25103
999 _c66104
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