Spanish attempts to colonize southeast North America, 1513-1587 / Larry Richard Clark
- Author
- Clark, Larry R., 1940-
- Published
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2010]
- Copyright Date
- ©2010
- Physical Description
- vii, 207 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Contents
- La Florida : Spanish North America -- Hernando de Soto's ignoble trek across the South -- A new strategy for La Florida -- Imperial Spain expands into the Carolinas -- Captain Juan Pardo's fateful return to Joara.
- Summary
- "Although Spain's attempts to colonize Southeast North America in the 16th century proved a failure, the Spanish empire played a significant role in shaping U.S. history and the region's cultural, economic, and agricultural foundations. This book details the role of the Spanish empire in early America, beginning almost five centuries ago"--Provided by publisher.
- Subject(s)
- ISBN
- 0786459093 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786459094 (softcover : alk. paper) - Bibliography Note
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
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