France and England in North America, Part III: La Salle, Discovery of The Great…
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"France and England in North America, Part III: La Salle, Discovery of The Great West" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the exploration of North America during the 17th century, focusing on the life and adventures of Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle, and the French endeavors in the Great West. Parkman's narrative combines detailed historical accounts with vivid storytelling, illuminating
the early encounters between Native Americans and European explorers. At the start of this work, the author introduces La Salle, detailing his early life, education, and ambitions as he journeys from France to Canada. It highlights La Salle's connections with the Jesuits and his aspirations for exploration, particularly in search of a western passage to India. The opening sets the stage for La Salle's encounters with various Native tribes, his struggles for survival in the wilderness, and his unwavering determination to penetrate the unknown territories of the continent, reflecting a pivotal moment in the history of North American exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 |
|---|---|
| Title | France and England in North America, Part III: La Salle, Discovery of The Great West |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_and_England_in_North_America |
| Credits |
Produced by Sharon Joiner, Christian Boissonnas, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | New France -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | La Salle, Robert Cavelier, sieur de, 1643-1687 |
| Subject | Mississippi River Valley -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | Explorers -- America -- Biography |
| Subject | Explorers -- France -- Biography |
| Subject | Mississippi River -- Discovery and exploration |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 40143 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-40143-0 |
| Release Date | Jul 4, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1732 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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