Get lost in the rich history of 16th century Florida as told by celebrated Spanish chroniclers Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés and Luis Hernández de Biedma. Their firsthand accounts offer a rare glimpse into the life and times of Hernando de Soto, the famous explorer who played a key role in the conquest of Florida. This book is perfect for history buffs and adventure-seekers alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.