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Ponce de Leon, Paperback / softback Book

Ponce de Leon Paperback / softback

Part of the In the Footsteps of Explorers series

Paperback / softback

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Famous for his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Spanish conquistador Ponce de Leon is credited with the discovery of Florida in 1513 as well as making Puerto Rico and the Gulf Stream known to the Spanish world.

This sensitively written new book describes his encounters with the Calusa, the native inhabitants of Florida, and the Taino, natives of Puerto Rico.

Young readers will enjoy reading about life at sea and the hardships faced by his crew.

A recipe from the period is also included.

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