| Author |
Burpee, Lawrence J. (Lawrence Johnstone), 1873-1946 |
| LoC No. |
15013575
|
| Title |
Pathfinders of the Great Plains: A Chronicle of La Vérendrye and his Sons
|
| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
|
| Credits |
Produced by Al Haines (This file was produced from images
obtained from The Internet Archive)
|
| Summary |
"Pathfinders of the Great Plains: A Chronicle of La Vérendrye and his Sons" by Lawrence J. Burpee is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book chronicles the journeys and explorations of Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye and his sons as they traversed the expansive Great Plains in pursuit of the fabled Western Sea. The narrative highlights La Vérendrye's ambitions, challenges, and the interactions with various Native American tribes during a time when Canada was still a French colony. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye, detailing his background, upbringing in Trois-Rivières, and early military experiences. It recounts his early service in warfare and his transition into the fur trade, which fuels his ambition to explore the vast, unmapped territories to uncover the Western Sea, a long-held dream of many explorers. The narrative captures his determination and the hurdles he faces in gaining support for his ventures, while also hinting at the familial bonds formed with his sons, who would later accompany him on these expeditions. The text skillfully balances details of La Vérendrye's life with the broader historical context, preparing the reader for the ensuing adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
|
| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
|
| Subject |
New France -- Discovery and exploration
|
| Subject |
La Vérendrye, Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de, 1685-1749
|
| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
30145 |
| Release Date |
Oct 1, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
117 downloads in the last 30 days. |
|
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!
|
