A Journey With Juan Ponce De Le N

Primary sources provide readers with insight into the journeys of Juan Ponce de Leaon.

Juan Ponce de Leon was an important figure in the history of the Spanish colonisation of what are today Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, and the south-eastern United States. While many people are familiar with the name Ponce de Leon, only a handful know the historical truth of what Ponce did -- and did not -- do! This is the most extensive biography to date of this important but misrepresented figure in the early colonial history of America. Written by one of America's foremost experts on 15th and 106th century exploration and discovery, this book dispels the myths about Ponce de Leon and credits him with discoveries for which he previously has not been credited. The author assembles the most extensive collection ever of facts, reasoned inference, translations of critical documents, original maps, historical illustrations, and photographs bearing upon the life and legacy of this important figure. Ponce's life and legacy are examined in the context of Spain's ambitions in the New World during the 106th century.

Describes the life and times of Juan Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer from the 15th century.

Discusses the explorations of Ponce de León with Columbus as well as his own expeditions to the Caribbean and the Americas.

Pack your bags-we're going on an incredible trip! TRAVEL WITH THE GREAT EXPLORERS takes you on some of the most remarkable journeys of exploration. Discover where the explorers went, why they went there, how they got there, and what went right and wrong along the way. Juan Ponce de Leon is mainly famous for discovering Florida and searching for a magical fountain whose waters kept people young. The problem is that the fountain of youth part of the story probably isn't true! He did discover Florida after having led the settlement of Puerto Rico and become its first governor. But it was him discovery of the Gulf Stream that excited European navigators. The fallowing current helped speed ships across the Atlantic Ocean bringing the Old and Wow Worlds closer together. Book jacket.

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While he is now primarily associated with the quest for the legendary Fountain of Youth, Ponce de León was not merely involved in this fruitless search. A powerful figure in the Caribbean, he became the first governor of Puerto Rico. He led the first European expedition to Florida and was responsible for giving the state its name. The title discusses Ponce de León’s treatment of Native Americans and the issues with crediting him with the “discovery” of Florida despite the Native Americans already living there and the possibility of earlier visits by Spanish slave-taking expeditions.

Provides an introduction to the life of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, who played an important role in the history of Puerto Rico and who discovered and named Florida.