First published 2021
Hernando de Soto leads his expedition deep into the uncharted territories of what would become the American South. The Spanish conquistador burns with ambition to find gold and glory beyond the Mississippi River. His men follow him through swamplands and forests, facing hostile tribes and dwindling supplies. De Soto refuses to turn back even as his dream of riches grows more distant. The expedition becomes a test of will between the conquistador's relentless drive and the harsh realities of the New World. At its heart, this is a story about the price of obsession and the collision between European ambition and American wilderness.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, 20th-century, american, adventure, 19th-century, american-history
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: ambition, collision-of-cultures, obsession
Setting: American South, Mississippi River
Period: 19th Century, 20th Century
208 pages · Paperback · Hassell Street Press