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Extending above Four Thousand Miles, between New France and New Mexico; with a Description of the Great Lakes, Cataracts, Rivers, Plants and Animals. Also, the Manners, Customs, and Languages of the several Native Indians; and the Advantage of…

Giving an Account of the Author's Abode there, The Form and Make of the Country, the Coasts, Hills, Rivers, &c. Woods, Soil, Weather, &c. Trees, Fruit, Beasts, Birds, Fish, &c. The Indian Inhabitants, their Features, Complexion, &c. their Manners,…

In 1684 Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, was planning an expedition to establish a French settlement at the mouth of the Mississippi River. Joutel met La Salle in Rouen and signed on as his "intendent" or confidential assistant. After a harrowing…