Jean Nicolet, 1618-1642 (1893)

Jean Nicolet, 1618-1642 is a historical biography written by Auguste Gosselin and published in 1893. The book tells the story of Jean Nicolet, a French explorer who lived during the 17th century. Nicolet is best known for his explorations of what is now the Great Lakes region of North America and for being the first European to set foot in what is now Wisconsin. Gosselin's book begins with a detailed look at Nicolet's early life in France, including his upbringing and education. From there, the author delves into Nicolet's career as an explorer and his travels throughout North America. The book provides insight into Nicolet's interactions with Native American tribes and his efforts to establish trade relationships with them. Throughout the book, Gosselin paints a vivid picture of the challenges Nicolet faced as an explorer, including harsh weather conditions, difficult terrain, and encounters with hostile tribes. The author also explores Nicolet's personal life, including his relationships with his family and friends. Jean Nicolet, 1618-1642 is a well-researched and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most important explorers of the 17th century.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.