The Story of La Peyrouse is a historical book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich in 1835. This book tells the story of Jean-Francois de Galaup, Comte de La P?????rouse, a French explorer who set out on a voyage around the world in 1785. La P?????rouse led a scientific expedition to explore the Pacific Ocean and map the coastlines of various countries. However, his journey ended in tragedy when his ships disappeared in 1788, and no one knew what happened to him or his crew.Goodrich's book provides a detailed account of La P?????rouse's life, his voyage, and the events that led to his disappearance. The author describes the challenges and dangers that La P?????rouse and his crew faced during their journey, including storms, disease, and hostile encounters with indigenous peoples. Goodrich also discusses the scientific discoveries that La P?????rouse made during his expedition, including the discovery of new species of plants and animals.The Story of La Peyrouse is a fascinating account of one of the most famous explorers of the 18th century. It provides readers with a glimpse into the world of exploration and discovery during this time period, as well as the risks and rewards that came with it. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, The Story of La Peyrouse is a must-read for anyone interested in history, exploration, or adventure.This Book Is In English.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.