Spanish attempts to colonize southeast North America, 1513-1587
By: Larry Richard Clark
Publisher: Clark McFarland & Co.; McFarland & Co.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
ISBN-13: 9780786459094
Description: "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.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: La Florida : Spanish North America; title: Hernando de Soto's ignoble trek across the South; title: A new strategy for La Florida; title: Imperial Spain expands into the Carolinas; title: Captain Juan Pardo's fateful journey.