With La Salle The Explorer (1922) - Virginia Watson - Bog

With La Salle The Explorer is a historical fiction book written by Virginia Watson and published in 1922. The story follows the adventures of French explorer Ren�����-Robert Cavelier, also known as La Salle, as he journeys through North America in the late 17th century. The book is based on real events and people, but the author has taken some liberties with the story to make it more engaging for readers.The book begins with La Salle's arrival in Quebec in 1667 and his subsequent travels through the Great Lakes region. Along the way, he encounters various Native American tribes, battles harsh weather conditions, and navigates treacherous waterways. The story also explores La Salle's relationships with other explorers, including Father Marquette and Louis Joliet.As La Salle continues his journey, he becomes increasingly determined to find a route to the Gulf of Mexico. He eventually reaches the Mississippi River and follows it south, establishing a series of forts along the way. The book culminates with La Salle's ill-fated expedition to Texas, where he meets his tragic end.With La Salle The Explorer is a thrilling adventure story that brings to life the courage and determination of one of history's greatest explorers. It is also a fascinating look at the early history of North America and the interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes.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.