Discovery And Conquests Of The Northwest V1

Discovery and Conquests of the Northwest Volume 1 is a historical book written by Rufus Blanchard and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early exploration and colonization of the American Northwest, including the Great Lakes region and the Mississippi River valley. The author covers the history of the region from the arrival of the French explorers and traders in the 17th century to the American conquest of the region in the 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the history of the Northwest. The first chapter provides an overview of the region's geography and natural resources, while the second chapter focuses on the Native American tribes that inhabited the area before European contact. Subsequent chapters cover the arrival of the French explorers and traders, the establishment of the fur trade, and the growth of the French and British empires in the region.One of the central themes of the book is the role of Chicago in the history of the Northwest. The author provides a detailed history of the city, from its founding as a trading post in the early 19th century to its emergence as a major industrial and commercial center in the late 19th century.Overall, Discovery and Conquests of the Northwest Volume 1 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Northwest. The book provides a detailed and engaging account of the region's early exploration and colonization, and offers insights into the social, cultural, and economic forces that shaped the region's development over several centuries.In Two Volumes.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.