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Explore the life of Sieur de La Salle in this captivating biography. At the young age of 23, La Salle left France for the New World. La Salle was the first European to travel the entire length of the Mississippi River to the Gulf of Mexico, claiming both the river and land for France. Follow along the brave journey of La Salle and learn the importance of his expeditions in the Great West.
16) Louis Jolliet
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[2002]
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Presents an account of Jolliet's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.
18) Sieur de LaSalle
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[2002]
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English
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Presents an account of LaSalle's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.
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[2018]
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"In 1666 Sieur de La Salle left France and sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to New France, a colony in present-day Canada. He wanted to explore new lands and even sail to China. On La Salle's most famous expedition, he traveled down the Mississippi River and claimed the Louisiana Territory for France. How do we know about La Salle's journeys and the native peoples he encountered along the way? Through letters, maps, and images recorded by La Salle...
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