The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their…
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| Author | Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot), 1805-1877 |
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| Title | 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 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions" by John S. C. Abbott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the explorations of the renowned French explorer Robert de La Salle as he and his companions navigate the uncharted waters and territories of the New World. The narrative emphasizes their encounters with various Indigenous tribes, as well as the challenges and triumphs they experience during their quests for discovery. At the start of the work, Abbott introduces the central figure, Father James Marquette, who undertakes a missionary journey full of adventure and spiritual fulfillment. The opening describes Marquette's determination to traverse the wilderness in search of the Mississippi River, reflecting on the historical significance of these explorations two hundred years prior. It establishes the context of the story by covering the early explorations of French envoys in Canada, emphasizing the relationships between the French and Indigenous peoples while setting the stage for La Salle's later journeys into the heart of America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F975: United States local history: Central American, West Indian, and other countries protected by and having close political affiliations with the United States |
| Subject | New France -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | La Salle, Robert Cavelier, sieur de, 1643-1687 |
| Subject | Mississippi River Valley -- Discovery and exploration |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24400 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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