About the Author

Robert H Fuson, a historical geographer now living in Temple Terrace, Florida, is one of America's foremost experts on 15th- and 16th-century exploration and discovery. He holds degrees from Indiana University (AB), Florida State University (MA), and Louisiana State University (PhD), and is Professor Emeritus at the University of South Florida. He has authored over 140 publications. He has frequently appeared on television and radio both in the United States and abroad, and has received numerous awards and other special recognition for his work.