The Discovery of the Great West


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Concerns Robert La Salle's explorations in North America.



















La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West


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Robert Cavelier de La Salle is among the most legendary explorers of the New World, best known for claiming the Louisiana Territory for France in 1682. Only two years later, while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River, he landed in east Texas.




The Works Of Francis Parkman


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Experience the epic journey of La Salle and his team as they explore the uncharted wilderness of the Great Lakes and Mississippi River Valley. A masterpiece of historical writing, this work by Francis Parkman is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of North America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.