Early Voyages Up And Down The Mississippi, By Cavelier, St. Cosme, Le Sueur, Gravier, And Guignas (1861)

""Early Voyages Up and Down the Mississippi"" is a historical book written by John Gilmary Shea in 1861. The book provides an account of the early explorations of the Mississippi River by French explorers including Cavelier, St. Cosme, Le Sueur, Gravier, and Guignas. The explorers' journeys are described in detail, including their encounters with Native American tribes, their struggles with the river's currents and weather, and their attempts to establish settlements along the river. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the explorers' experiences. Overall, ""Early Voyages Up and Down the Mississippi"" provides a fascinating glimpse into the early history of the Mississippi River and the challenges faced by those who sought to explore and settle its banks.""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.