A Journey with Sieur de La Salle
From the Series Primary Source Explorers
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 and his companions! Travel with La Salle across oceans and beyond and explore primary sources to learn more.
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Reviews
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“The writing is simple and direct, though rich with detail. Potentially problematic topics, such as the treatment of Indigenous people by invaders, are handled sensitively and honestly. . .These are first-rate research materials presented with much care for reluctant readers.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple