Marquette and Jolliet: Quest for the Mississippi
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In 1673, the partnership of Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit missionary, and Louis Jolliet, a coureur de bois, resulted in the first French expedition down the Mississippi River. The legendary voyage opened up a new frontier for Jesuit missionaries, as well as for the fur traders known as the coureurs de bois. Marquette and Jolliet laid the groundwork for further French colonization of the New World, which led to the claiming of the huge territory of Louisiana. Young readers will delight in this remarkable voyage, presented with straightforward text and stunning, full-color images. Topics include - Marquette's life as a young Jesuit and his later missionary efforts at Sault Ste. Marie - Jolliet's early life in New France and his fur trading aspirations - interactions with the Folle Avoine, Illinois, Maskouten, Miami, and Kickapoo peoples - the French fur trade and competition with the English to gain a monopoly - life in the woods Teacher's guide available.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0778724670
ISBN13:9780778724674
Release Date:October 2006
Publisher:Crabtree Classics
Length:32 Pages
Weight:0.43 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"
Age Range:8 to 11 years
Grade Range:Grades 3 to 6
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