A Narrative of the expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida published at Evora in 1557

"A Narrative of the Expedition of Hernando de Soto into Florida" by Knight of Elvas is a story about Hernando de Soto's journey into Florida to find riches, retold from writings that were translated and studied by B. F. French. It shows what it was like when Europeans first explored America, telling about both the explorers and the people who already lived there. This narrative begins by explaining who Hernando de Soto was, talking about his life, his time in the military, and why he wanted to go to Florida. It describes how he got everything ready for the trip, like getting supplies, soldiers, and other people to come with him, and how they sailed from Spain to America. The story also introduces us to important people who traveled with Soto, like rich noblemen, building excitement for the wealth they hoped to find in Florida. The text hints at problems to come with the native people, and the hard times they would face in this new place. It gives a peek at the complicated relationships that would develop as the expedition went on.