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Opposite the extreme end of this peninsula, known as De Soto, the bluff reaches the highest point attained along the whole course of the river, the crest standing about 250 feet above the mean stage of water.
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Judge Meek's writings teem with the romantic and marvellous incidents of the early history of Alabama, such as De Soto's march to the Mississippi, the Battle of
Southern Literature From 1579-1895 A comprehensive review, with copious extracts and criticisms for the use of schools and the general reader Louise Manly 1896
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De Soto, following his guides—most of whom were captives, prodded on at the point of a sword—headed straight into the swamps.
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De Soto has never chopped up captives and sent them back as warnings.
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De Soto had moved into the capital, occupied the palace, and taken over the fortifications.
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De Soto is going to be demonstrating his anger to the Apalachee on the new moon.
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De Soto is a black cloud of disaster blowing across the land.
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De Soto came out with a small band as he was supposed to.
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De Soto was so angry he ordered all the survivors—men, women, and children—tied to the palisade posts.
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De Soto and his captains are probably concluding that this is going to be a long and drawn-out affair.
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