Hernando De Soto is a biography written by Walter Malone that details the life of the famous Spanish explorer and conquistador, Hernando De Soto. The book covers De Soto's early life, including his upbringing in Spain, his military training, and his early expeditions to the New World. It then delves into De Soto's most famous expedition, which took place between 1539 and 1542 and explored much of what is now the southeastern United States. The book covers De Soto's interactions with Native American tribes, his battles with rival explorers, and his eventual death on the banks of the Mississippi River. Throughout the book, Malone provides a detailed and well-researched account of De Soto's life, drawing on primary sources and historical records to paint a vivid picture of this important figure in the history of the Americas. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the early days of European colonization in the New World.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.