The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago

"The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions" by John S. C. Abbott, tells the story of Robert de La Salle's adventures as he explores the New World. Set two hundred years ago, the book highlights his travels through unknown lands and his meetings with different Indigenous tribes. In the beginning, readers are introduced to Father James Marquette, who is on a purposeful quest to discover the Mississippi River. Going back in time, Abbott recounts the first French explorers in Canada and focuses on how they got along with the Indigenous people, which prepares the reader for La Salle's explorations through the heart of America.