Whenever I first think of Hernando de Soto, I equate him with the fashion of the 16th century. The comically large pantaloon pants, the stockings, feathers and jewels with piles of gold in his eyes. These are things I associate with the great explorer Hernando de Soto. To some extent, this image I have could … Continue reading Echoes of the Mississippi: Who Was Hernando de Soto?