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El Norte: The Epic and Forgotten Story of Hispanic North America is a book by Carrie Gibson published in 2019 by Atlantic Monthly Press.The work explores the world of New Spain by profiling a variety of centers of Spanish power and settlement, from the earliest settlements in what would become Puerto Rico, Florida and the southeastern United States, to middle American settlements such as New ...
1743: Spanish established a short-lived mission on Biscayne Bay. 1739–1748: War of Jenkins' Ear. British mapping expeditions visit Pinellas Peninsula. 1757: Spanish expedition renames Tampa Bay "La Bahia de San Fernando", after the Spanish king; names entrance to Tampa Bay "La Punta de Pinal de Jimenez" (Point of Pines). 1763:
Many books written after the conquest acted as guides to Florida, provided lists of tools and supplies needed to establish permanent stay, and also held histories the collision between the Indian settlers and the Spanish colony. A record of all these information promoted the development of literature, which was later name Florida literature.
The history of Florida can be traced to when the first Paleo-Indians began to inhabit the peninsula as early as 14,000 years ago. [1] They left behind artifacts and archeological remains. Florida's written history begins with the arrival of Europeans; the Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León in 1513 made the first
1920 – Population: 91,558. [24] 1921 - St. Johns River Bridge opens. [1] 1923 - John T. Alsop becomes mayor. 1925 Negro Welfare League organized. [26] WJAX radio begins broadcasting. [27] 1926 - Carling Hotel opens. 1927 - Florida Theatre and 5 Points Theatre built. [28] 1928 - Gator Bowl Stadium built. 1929 - Jacksonville Historical Society ...
Spanish American League Against Discrimination headquartered in city. [38] 1975 The Bee Gees move to Miami Beach. 1976 El Miami Herald Spanish-language newspaper begins publication. [4] Bicentennial Park opens. 1977 Foreign trade zone established. [39] [40] Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida headquartered in city. [41]
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Spanish Florida (Spanish: La Florida) was the first major European land-claim and attempted settlement-area in northern America during the European Age of Discovery. La Florida formed part of the Captaincy General of Cuba in the Viceroyalty of New Spain, and the Spanish Empire during Spanish colonization of the Americas.