A Land So Strange

In 1528, a Spanish expedition to colonize Florida faced disaster after encountering a hurricane, navigational errors, and a catastrophic decision that left most of the crew stranded. Only four men—a mix of Spaniards and an African slave—survived and endured years of hardship, traveling across unfamiliar lands, learning indigenous languages, and experiencing the diverse cultures of early North America. Andres Reséndez’s compelling account offers an immersive glimpse into this extraordinary journey of survival and discovery just before European influence transformed the continent.