Joutel's Journal Of La Salle's Last Voyage, 1684-87 (1906) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436582933)

Joutel's Journal of La Salle's Last Voyage is a historical book that recounts the final expedition of French explorer Ren�����-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The book is based on the journal entries of Henri Joutel, a member of La Salle's expedition, who documented their journey from France to the Gulf of Mexico and their attempts to establish a colony in Texas.Joutel's journal provides a detailed account of the challenges that the expedition faced, including harsh weather conditions, disease, and conflicts with Native American tribes. The book also sheds light on the personalities and relationships of the members of the expedition, including La Salle himself.The book was originally published in French in 1713, but this particular edition was translated into English and published in 1906. It includes footnotes and annotations to provide historical context and clarify certain details.Overall, Joutel's Journal of La Salle's Last Voyage is a valuable primary source for historians and anyone interested in the early exploration of North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henri Joutel
ISBN-10: 1436582938
ISBN-13: 9781436582933
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d