Joutel's Journal Of La Salle's Last Voyage

"Joutel's Journal of La Salle's Last Voyage" offers a firsthand account of the ill-fated expedition led by Ren -Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, to establish a French colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Henri Joutel, a trusted lieutenant, meticulously recorded the events of the voyage, providing invaluable insights into the challenges, hardships, and ultimate failure of the mission. This journal details the exploration of the Gulf Coast, the establishment of Fort Saint Louis in present-day Texas, and the growing tensions and conflicts that plagued the expedition.

Joutel's narrative is a crucial historical document, shedding light on the ambitions and struggles of French exploration in North America during the late 17th century. His observations on the native populations, the landscape, and the internal dynamics of the expedition offer a unique and compelling perspective on this pivotal moment in American history. This edition brings renewed attention to a classic account of early American exploration.

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