THE NATIVE VILLAGE THAT HID HERNANDO DE SOTO’S FIRST CAMP IN AMERICA
These decisions were made in real time, without knowing what the long-term consequences would be.
THE POWER OF THE CHRONICLES
Much of what historians know about de Soto’s journey comes from accounts written by members of the expedition or people close to it.
These chronicles are indispensable.
Without them, identifying places such as Capachequi would be far more difficult.
But they must also be read carefully.
The writers were describing the world from the perspective of Spanish soldiers.
They were interested in routes, resources, military encounters, political leaders, and the behavior of Native communities.
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