Publisher's Synopsis
""The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes and Rivers of the New World and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes Two Hundred Years Ago"" is a historical adventure book written by John S. C. Abbott. The book is set in the 17th century and follows the journey of the French explorer, Ren�����-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and his companions as they explore the uncharted territories of North America. The book describes their encounters with Native American tribes, their struggles with the harsh natural environment, and their efforts to establish French colonies in the New World. The author provides a vivid description of the landscapes, flora, and fauna of the areas they explored, as well as the cultural practices and beliefs of the Native American tribes they encountered. This book is an exciting and informative read for anyone interested in the history of North America and the adventures of early explorers.1875. Illustrated. A chronicle of the life of Robert de la Salle, explorer and Catholic missionary among to the Indians. Contents: The Enterprise of James Marquette; The First Exploration of the Mississippi River; Marquette's Last Voyage and Death; Life upon the St. Lawrence and the Lakes Two Hundred Years Ago; The Voyage Along the Lakes; The Expedition of Father Hennepin; Life with the Savages; Escape from the Savages; The Abandonment of Fort Crevecoeur; La Salle's Second Exploring Tour; The Great Enterprise Accomplished; The Return Voyage; Sea Voyage to the Gulf of Mexico; Lost in the Wilderness; A Trip toward Mexico; The Last Days of La Salle; The Penalty of Crime; and The Close of the Drama.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.
