Publisher's Synopsis
In Quest of Gold is a historical romance novel written by Charles E. Knowles in 1912. The book is set in the year 1539 and follows the expedition of Spanish explorer, Ferdinand De Soto and his cavaliers as they journey to Florida in search of gold. The novel is a fictional account of the expedition and is filled with adventure, romance, and drama. The story is narrated from the perspective of De Soto's secretary, Rodrigo, who is tasked with documenting the journey. Along the way, the expedition faces many challenges, including hostile Native American tribes, disease, and harsh weather conditions. The novel also explores the relationships between the cavaliers and the native people they encounter, as well as the dynamics between the different members of the expedition. The characters are well-developed and the story is engaging and fast-paced. Overall, In Quest of Gold is an entertaining and informative read that provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of exploration and colonization in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
