Hernando de Soto
Jeff C. Young
"Discusses the life of Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto, including his travels in the Americas, the claim of Florida for Spain, and his eventual discovery of the Mississippi River"--Provided by publisher.
Read Time: ~2.4 hr
Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America
by Bennie Rhodes (1976)
About this book
A biography of Christopher Columbus told in the first person and emphasizing his desire from childhood to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ to new places.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreChristopher Columbus, discoverer of America Lead Character
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