Crossing the Continent 1527-1540

Nearly two centuries before the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, a group of Spanish noblemen and an African survivor embarked on the first recorded crossing of North America, enduring extreme hardships along the way. In this groundbreaking account, Robert Goodwin unearths new historical insights from overlooked archives, highlighting Esteban, an African slave, as a pioneering explorer and significant figure in American history. The story weaves together discovery, survival, and extraordinary adventure, challenging traditional narratives of the nation's exploration.