Francis Parkman
''France and England in North America: A Series of Historical Narratives Part Third, The Discovery of the Great West'' is a book written by Francis Parkman. It is the third part of a series of historical narratives that explores the early history of North America, specifically the interactions between France and England. This particular book focuses on the exploration and discovery of the Great West, a region that includes the Mississippi River and the Great Plains. Parkman’s book delves into the stories of explorers such as Marquette, Joliet, La Salle, and others who ventured into the unknown territory of the Great West. He describes the challenges they faced, including hostile Native American tribes, harsh weather conditions, and difficult terrain. Throughout the book, Parkman also explores the political and economic motivations behind the exploration of the Great West. He discusses the competition between France and England for control of the region and the impact that this had on the Native American tribes who lived there. Overall, ''France and England in North America: A Series of Historical Narratives Part Third, The Discovery of the Great West'' is a detailed and informative account of the early history of North America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the exploration and colonization of the continent.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.