"Joutel's Journal of La Salle's Last Voyage, 1684-7" by Henri Joutel is a chronicle from the early 1900's that recounts the final journey of French explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle as he sought the Mississippi River's end. Told through the eyes of Henri Joutel, who joins La Salle hoping for adventure, the account unveils the struggles and triumphs of the expedition. This narrative provides a firsthand look at early explorations, the interactions between the explorers and Native American tribes, and the difficulties endured by the crew. It highlights La Salle's grand plans and the sense of anticipation, drawing readers into a story of exploration, camaraderie, and the inevitable clashes within the group as they move through unfamiliar lands.
Joutel's Journal of La Salle's Last Voyage, 1684-7
By Henri Joutel
Witness a historical expedition into the unknown as a crew of explorers brave treacherous lands, driven by ambition, encountering native people along the way.
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About the AuthorHenri Joutel, a French explorer and soldier, is known for his eyewitness history of the last North American expedition of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle.
Henri Joutel, a French explorer and soldier, is known for his eyewitness history of the last North American expedition of René Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle.
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