"Pathfinders of the Great Plains: A Chronicle of La Vérendrye and his Sons" by Lawrence J. Burpee is a historical story telling of a family's quest to find the Western Sea, pushing through the Great Plains in the early 1900s. The book starts with Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye's youth in Trois-Rivières, his time as a soldier, and how he moved into the fur trade. But La Vérendrye dreams of exploration. He wants to uncover the Western Sea, and the story shows how hard he had to work to get people to support him. His sons join him on this adventure and the book shows the bonds of family during this time. The story does a good job of mixing details about La Vérendrye's life with what was going on in the world at that time, setting the stage for what's to come.
Pathfinders of the Great Plains: A Chronicle of La Vérendrye and his Sons
By Lawrence J. (Lawrence Johnstone) Burpee
Driven by the allure of the unknown, a man and his sons embark on an unforgettable exploration across the Great Plains in search of a legendary Western Sea.
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About the AuthorLawrence Johnstone Burpee was a Canadian librarian, historian and author.
Lawrence Johnstone Burpee was a Canadian librarian, historian and author.
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