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The History of Hernando De Soto and Florida: Or, Record of the Events of Fifty-Six Years, from 1512 to 1568
by Barnard Shipp (1913-1904)
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xii+689 pages with two folding maps and appendix. Royal octavo (9 3/4" x 6 1/2") bound in original publisher's brown cloth with gilt lettering to spine. (Howes S-423) First edition.
An historical record of expeditions to Florida by Hernando de Soto and others from the years 1512-1568.
The extravagant reports of the wealth of the countries thus discovered induced enterprising Spanish adventurers to solicit the colonization Of the regions remarkable for their reputed wealth. For this purpose a vast extent of territory extending from Cape Vela to Gracias a Dios was formed into two provinces. That extending from Cape Vela to the Gulf of Darien was named New Andalusia, the other Veragua.
Condition: End papers renewed, recased else better than very good.
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- The Book Collector ABAA, ILAB, TBA
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- Title
- The History of Hernando De Soto and Florida: Or, Record of the Events of Fifty-Six Years, from 1512 to 1568
- Author
- Barnard Shipp (1913-1904)
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collins, Printer
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1881
- Pages
- xii+689 pages with two folding maps and appendix
- Size
- Royal octavo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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- Borderlands
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- Exploration;
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