Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Ponce de Leon is a historical book written by Florian Alexander Mann and published in 1903. The book tells the story of Juan Ponce de Leon, a Spanish explorer who is best known for his quest to find the legendary Fountain of Youth. The book begins with a brief history of Spain and its conquest of the New World, before diving into Ponce de Leon's life and adventures. Mann describes Ponce de Leon's early life in Spain, his career as a soldier, and his eventual appointment as governor of Puerto Rico. The bulk of the book focuses on Ponce de Leon's search for the Fountain of Youth. Mann describes Ponce de Leon's first voyage to Florida in 1513, where he claimed the land for Spain and began his search for the fountain. The book details Ponce de Leon's subsequent voyages to Florida, including his ill-fated attempt to establish a settlement there. Throughout the book, Mann provides a vivid and detailed account of Ponce de Leon's life and adventures, drawing on historical documents and other sources. He also explores the myths and legends surrounding Ponce de Leon and the Fountain of Youth. Overall, The Story of Ponce de Leon is a fascinating and informative book that provides a rich and detailed portrait of one of the most famous explorers of the New World.This Book Is In English.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.
