La Salle And The Discovery Of The Great West: France And England In North America V3 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428610330)

La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West: France and England in North America V3 is a historical book written by Francis Parkman. It covers the exploration and colonization of North America by France and England during the 17th century, with a focus on the adventures of French explorer Ren�����-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The book explores La Salle's journey down the Mississippi River, his establishment of Fort St. Louis in present-day Texas, and his subsequent exploration of the Great Plains. The book also examines the rivalry between France and England for control of North America, and the impact of their colonization on the Native American tribes. Parkman's detailed research and vivid writing style make this book a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of North America.In Five Volumes.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: Francis Parkman
ISBN-10: 1428610332
ISBN-13: 9781428610330
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 568
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.27d