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

"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...

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

Profiles the explorer who, upon hearing rumors of the Mississippi River, determined first to find it, then to claim it for France and establish French settlements from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico.

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

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.

Provides the history of French colonies in America.