Hispaniola where he soon discovered that on Puerto Rico gold was found. He soon conquered
the island and was given governorship of it. From the gold he became very wealthy. He soon
learned of an Indian tale of an island called Bimini. On the Island There were supposedly lots if
gold and pearls and a mystical fountain that could restore ones youth.
Ponce de Leon asked for and received permission to conquer and settle in the island of
Bimini. On March 3, 1513 he sailed from Puerto Rico with three ships. Sailing around the
northwest corner of Cuba, he then looked for Bimini among the Bahaman Islands. Finally, on
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