ponce de león, juan

Explore the life and times of explorer Juan Ponce de Leon.

Looks at the life and achievements of Juan Ponce de Leon, the leader of the first European expedition to Florida, who eventually became the first governor of Puerto Rico.

Follow the travels of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon to the Caribbean and Florida.

Examines the life and adventures of sixteenth-century Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon, and describes his discoveries, victory, and defeats.

"A biography of Ponce ce Leon. The first part of the book deals with events of his childhood which show the development of traits which later led to fame. The second part deals with his adult achievements.".

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

Examines the political forces and personal ambition that drove Ponce de Leon in his explorations.