La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West

La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West: France and England in North America V3 is a historical book written by Francis Parkman. The book chronicles the life and adventures of French explorer Ren�����-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, who is known for his discovery of the Mississippi River and his exploration of the Great Lakes region in the late 17th century. The book provides a detailed account of La Salle's journey from France to North America, his interactions with Native American tribes, and his efforts to establish French colonies in the region. The book also explores the rivalry between France and England for control of North America during this time period. Through vivid descriptions and meticulous research, Parkman paints a picture of the harsh conditions and challenges faced by La Salle and his crew during their expeditions. The book also delves into the political and economic factors that influenced the exploration and colonization of North America by European powers. Overall, La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West: France and England in North America V3 is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important explorers in North American history, as well as the larger historical context in which he operated.1901. Parkman, American historian, studied and wrote about the history of Canada and the early Northwest. In his inimitable style Parkman describes the exploration of the Mississippi and the Great Lakes and the adventures of Joliet, Marquette and Father Hennepin, grouping all these events about La Salle. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.