Hill of the Hawk is a historical fiction novel by Scott O'Dell. The story is set in the 16th century and follows the journey of a young Spanish soldier named Pedro de Salceda. Pedro is sent to the New World to join the expedition of Hernando de Soto, who is searching for gold and silver in what is now the southeastern United States.As Pedro and the expedition travel through the wilderness, they encounter various Native American tribes and face many challenges, including harsh weather, disease, and hostile attacks. Along the way, Pedro becomes fascinated by the culture and way of life of the Native Americans, particularly a young woman named Princess Pacaha, who he meets and falls in love with.As the expedition continues, Pedro becomes increasingly disillusioned with the greed and brutality of his fellow Spaniards, and begins to question the morality of their mission. Eventually, Pedro must choose between his loyalty to his country and his love for Princess Pacaha and her people.Hill of the Hawk is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of colonialism, cultural exchange, and the clash of civilizations. O'Dell's vivid descriptions and attention to historical detail bring the story to life, and his nuanced portrayal of the characters and their motivations adds depth and complexity to the narrative.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.