La Salle (1916) is a historical biography written by Louise Seymour Hasbrouck. The book tells the story of the French explorer and adventurer, Ren?????-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. La Salle was a prominent figure in the exploration of North America during the 17th century, and is known for his expeditions down the Mississippi River and his claim of the Louisiana Territory for France. The book begins with La Salle's early life in France, where he was born into a wealthy family in 1643. It then follows his journey to North America, where he established a trading post in present-day Canada and later explored the Great Lakes region. The book also covers La Salle's attempts to find a trade route to Asia through the Mississippi River, which ultimately led to the establishment of French colonies in the region. Throughout the book, Hasbrouck provides detailed descriptions of La Salle's expeditions, as well as his interactions with Native American tribes and other European explorers. She also delves into La Salle's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. Overall, La Salle (1916) is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important explorers in North American history. It offers readers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early exploration, as well as the complex political and social dynamics of the time.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.