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"In the early 1500s, Ponce de Leon was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of hi... Full description
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"In the early 1500s, Ponce de Leon was one of the most important Spanish military figures in the Caribbean. He made his first voyage across the Atlantic with Christopher Columbus and then, after years of battle with the native Taino, became the first governor of Puerto Rico. Although the story of his search for the Fountain of Youth is entirely fictional, his noteworthy expedition to - and naming of - Florida is one of his greatest legacies"-- |
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Item Description: |
"An official WHO HQ book" -- Cover. |
Physical Description: |
107 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107). |
ISBN: |
9780399544330 039954433X 9780399544354 0399544356 9781518257469 1518257461 |
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