Crusaders of the Great River Marquette and Joliet - Hardcover

by William L. Doty (Author), Don Lynch (Illustrator)

Crusaders Of The Great River Marquette And Joliet is a historical book written by William L. Doty. The book tells the story of two French explorers, Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet, who set out on a journey to explore the Mississippi River in 1673. The book is a detailed account of their journey, from their departure from Quebec to their discovery of the Mississippi River and their encounters with Native American tribes along the way.The book provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by the explorers as they navigated the treacherous waters of the Mississippi River and struggled to communicate with the various tribes they encountered. The book also explores the political and economic motivations behind the French exploration of the Mississippi River and the impact it had on the Native American tribes and the French colonial empire.Overall, Crusaders Of The Great River Marquette And Joliet is a well-researched and engaging historical account of one of the most important explorations in North American history. It offers readers a unique perspective on the early French colonial period and the interactions between European explorers and Native American tribes.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.