With La Salle The Explorer is a historical fiction book written by Virginia Watson in 1922. The book follows the adventures of French explorer Ren?????-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, as he travels through the Great Lakes region and down the Mississippi River in the late 17th century. The story is told through the eyes of a young boy named Jean, who accompanies La Salle on his journey. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which details a different aspect of La Salle's expedition. The first chapter introduces La Salle and his crew as they set sail from France to explore the New World. The subsequent chapters describe their encounters with Native American tribes, their struggles to navigate the treacherous waters of the Great Lakes, and their eventual discovery of the Mississippi River.Throughout the book, Watson weaves in historical facts and details about La Salle's life and achievements. She also includes descriptions of the natural landscapes and wildlife encountered by La Salle and his crew, as well as their interactions with the various Native American tribes they encounter along the way.Overall, With La Salle The Explorer is a thrilling adventure story that offers readers a glimpse into the life and times of one of the most important explorers of the 17th century. It is a great read for anyone interested in history, exploration, or adventure stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.