Presents a biography of the Spanish explorer who became the first European to reach the Mississippi River.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Contents
Meet the boss -- Where are we heading? -- De Soto's journey through the South -- Meet the crew -- Check out the ride -- Solve it with science -- Hanging at home -- Meeting and greeting -- The Mississippian peoples-- I love nature -- Fortune hunting -- This isn't what it said in the brochure! -- End of the road -- Glossary & timeline.