Publisher's Synopsis
La Salle is a historical biography written by Louise Seymour Hasbrouck and first published in 1916. The book chronicles the life and explorations of Ren�����-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, a French explorer who is best known for his expeditions in North America during the late 17th century. La Salle was instrumental in the exploration of the Mississippi River and the Great Lakes, and is credited with claiming the entire Mississippi River basin for France. The book provides a detailed account of La Salle's life, from his early days in France to his eventual death in Texas. It describes his struggles to secure funding and support for his expeditions, his encounters with Native American tribes, and his efforts to establish French colonies in North America. The book also delves into La Salle's personal life, including his relationships with his family and his romantic partner, and his eventual downfall and tragic end.Overall, La Salle is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a fascinating insight into the life of one of the most important explorers of North America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and colonization in the New World.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.
