Watts library tm spans all subjects, including animals, space, american indians, u. The fountain of youth is a mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Age of exploration or medieval world or whatever title. He was famous for searching many times for the fountain of youth. This series is the definitive collection of informational books for intermediate middle grade readers. And the spanish discovery of puerto rico and florida. Browne ayes is an award winning artist, visual arts painter, sculptor, photographer, genealogist, writer and poet. The first part of the book deals with events of his childhood which show the development of traits which later led to fame. He also established the oldest european settlement in puerto rico and discovered the gulf stream. The exploration of florida and the search for the fountain of youth library of explorers and exploration by greenberger, robert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A biography of the spanish explorer who first came to the new world with columbus, went.
Although there is no evidence to support this claim. The spanish crown later appointed him as governor of puerto rico. He was an explorer who wanted to discover new lands. Focuses on the lives and accomplishments of prominent hispanic men a. How did his explorations affect the people living there. The britannica guide to explorers and explorations that changed the modern world.
And the search for the fountain of youth explorers of the new world daniel e. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. He is also credited with being the first european to reach florida 15. A biography of the spanish explorer and governor of cuba, who attempted to find the fountain of youth in the new world.
Provides an introduction to the life of sixteenthcentury spanish explo. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted around the world for thousands of years, appearing in the writings of herodotus 5th century bc, the alexander romance 3rd century ad, and the stories of prester john early crusades, 11th12th centuries ad. A decade later, he was serving as governor of the eastern province of hispaniola when he decided to explore a nearby island, which became puerto rico. Although early historians placed his birth in 1460, and this date has been used traditionally, more recent evidence shows he was likely born in 1474. A biography of the spanish explorer who first came to the new world with col. He actually was looking for what he believed was the fountain of youth. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. He is credited with establishing a european settlement in puerto rico, being the first european to reach florida, giving the land its name.
The groundbreakers series explores the lives of pioneering men and womenpeople whose achievements and discoveries have had a lasting impact on our world. Find works about specific explorers, expeditions, or geographic areas by. At the age of 51, ponce received permission from king ferdinand of spain to mount an expedition to the islands north of puerto rico, hoping to find the cities of gold and the fountain of youth. He sailed on christopher columbuss second voyage to the new world. Davenport, 9780791086070, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Louise chipley slavicek story of a fascinating explorer who never did find the fountain of youth that he sought. In 150809 he explored and settled puerto rico, founding the colonys oldest settlement, caparra, near what is now san juan.
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