Publisher's Synopsis
The Discovery of Nebraska: And A Visit to Nebraska in 1662 is a historical book written by James Woodruff Savage and published in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of the discovery and exploration of Nebraska, a state located in the midwestern region of the United States. The author covers the early history of Nebraska, including the Native American tribes that inhabited the area before the arrival of European explorers.The book also describes the visit of a French explorer named Father Jacques Marquette to Nebraska in 1662. Father Marquette was a Jesuit missionary who explored the Mississippi River and its tributaries in the 17th century. He was the first European to visit Nebraska, and his visit is documented in detail in the book.The author provides a vivid description of the landscape and natural resources of Nebraska during the 17th century. He also discusses the interactions between the Native American tribes and the European explorers, including the conflicts that arose between them.Overall, The Discovery of Nebraska: And A Visit to Nebraska in 1662 is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the early history of the state of Nebraska and the exploration of the American Midwest.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.
