Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet Explorers of the Mississippi |
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| Author:
| Larkin, Tanya |
| Series title: | The Library of Explorers and Exploration Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8239-3625-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2003 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $39.80 |
Book Description:
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In 1673, French-born missionary Jacques Marquette and Canadian-born fur trader Louis Jolliet set out on a dangerous yet exciting voyage in search of the famed Northwest Passage, and a shorter trade route to Japan and China. In breathtaking detail, this narrative describes their brave journey--vividly portraying encounters with American Indians, hair-raising antics with never-before-seen wildlife, and the trials and tribulations of roughing it in the wild. Quotes from primary source...
More DescriptionIn 1673, French-born missionary Jacques Marquette and Canadian-born fur trader Louis Jolliet set out on a dangerous yet exciting voyage in search of the famed Northwest Passage, and a shorter trade route to Japan and China. In breathtaking detail, this narrative describes their brave journey--vividly portraying encounters with American Indians, hair-raising antics with never-before-seen wildlife, and the trials and tribulations of roughing it in the wild. Quotes from primary source materials add an air of immediacy to this saga.