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Presents an account of Jolliet's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.

A brief biography of the seventeenth-century French explorers who were the first Europeans to locate and chart the Mississippi River.

A history of the exploration of the Mississippi River, discussing the men who accomplished it.

La Salle was the first European to explore the length of the great Mississippi River. As a result of La Salle's exploration, France was able to claim the entire Mississippi River basin.

A biography of the French explorer who sailed down the Mississippi River and claimed a vast territory for France.

Presents a biography of the French explorer who traveled throughout New France, sailed down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico, and claimed the region he called Louisiana for France.

"Marquette was a French missionary and Joliet a fur trader and explorer. Together they set out to find the direction and origin of the Mississippi River, ultimately exploring most of the distance between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico! Historical information and high-interest fact boxes are presented in an appealing tabloid style that guides readers through major voyages, explorations, and discoveries. Topics include why the French wanted...