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Despite All Obstacles: La Salle and the Conquest of the Mississippi (Great Explorers)

Name: Despite All Obstacles: La Salle and the Conquest of the Mississippi (Great Explorers)
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<span class="product-title">Book Synopsis:</span> To say that Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle was determined is like saying the sun is warm. La Salle made his way from Eastern Canada to the Great Lakes. Then he traveled by canoe down the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. This vast territory was dense unexplored wilderness, controlled by the fierce and powerful Iroquois. To make the merely daunting nearly impossible, La Salle was on his own. His King, Louis X1V, would provide neither protection, men nor money.

Through one setback after another, La Salle kept on going. His men deserted him; he walked a thousand miles, in the middle of the brutal Canadian winter, back to Montreal and organized a new expedition. The Iroquois threatened; he brought together rival tribes, and speaking in their own language, united them into an alliance against the Iroquois. La Salle's ship sunk with a fortune in furs meant to finance his expedition. Again, he walked back to Montreal and found new financial support.

Part adventure, part biography, Despite All Obstacles is the fascinating story of this obstinate and courageous man who had dreams as large as the continent and a will to match those dreams.

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Are you ready to embark on an epic journey of exploration and adventure? Look no further than "Despite All Obstacles: La Salle and the Conquest of the Mississippi" - a gripping tale of determination and courage! Follow the footsteps of Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle as he defies all odds and conquers the uncharted territories of Eastern Canada, the Great Lakes, and the mighty Mississippi River.

This captivating book takes you on an extraordinary expedition through dense, unexplored wilderness, inhabited by the fierce Iroquois tribe. Against all adversity, La Salle fearlessly ventures into the unknown, armed only with his unyielding spirit and indomitable will. Experience the thrill as he braves treacherous waters and encounters countless setbacks, yet refuses to be deterred.

Witness La Salle's incredible resilience as he overcomes every obstacle in his path. Men desert him, winter's wrath threatens his survival, and even his own ship sinks with precious cargo. But like a true conqueror, La Salle rises above it all. Through sheer determination and resourcefulness, he regroups, finds new allies, and secures financial support to fuel his unwavering ambition.

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