De Soto, Marquette, And La Salle

By Mara Louise Pratt-Chadwick and Mara L. Pratt

"De Soto, Marquette, and La Salle" recounts the expeditions of three pivotal figures in the exploration of North America. Hernando de Soto's relentless search for gold led him through the southeastern United States, while Father Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet navigated the Mississippi River, opening up vast territories for France. Later, Robert de La Salle continued the French exploration, claiming the Mississippi basin for France and naming it Louisiana.

This volume details their journeys, the challenges they faced, and their interactions with native populations, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the early European exploration of the American continent. A valuable resource for students and history enthusiasts alike, "De Soto, Marquette, and La Salle" offers insights into the ambitions and hardships of these intrepid explorers.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1271277417
• ISBN13: 9781271277414
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 162 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"