The Coronado Expedition to Tierra Nueva investigates the historical Spanish expedition led by Francisco Vázquez de Coronado in the 16th century. This book examines the motivations, challenges, and consequences of Coronado's ambitious journey through what is now the southwestern United States and northern Mexico in search of the mythical Seven Cities of Gold. Flint draws upon primary source documents and scholarly analysis to reconstruct the expedition's route, its interactions with indigenous peoples, and its ultimate failure to find the fabled riches, instead contributing significantly to European knowledge of the region.

This work is recognized as a scholarly examination of the Coronado expedition, drawing on primary sources to provide a detailed historical account. It is noted for its thoroughness in tracing the expedition's path and its engagement with the complex relationships between the Spanish and indigenous populations. The book contributes to the understanding of early European exploration and its impact on the American Southwest.