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Explorers And Travellers
EAN : 9791041982899
Édition papier
EAN : 9791041982899
Paru le : 24 janv. 2024
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- EAN13 : 9791041982899
- Réf. éditeur : 330561
- Date Parution : 24 janv. 2024
- Disponibilite : Disponible
- Barème de remise : NS
- Nombre de pages : 220
- Format : H:220 mm L:170 mm E:15 mm
- Poids : 392gr
- Résumé : The text provides a detailed account of the exploration and founding of the Mississippi Valley and Louisiana, focusing on the contributions of two key figures: Louis Joliet and Peter le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville. Louis Joliet, d'origine canadienne, is credited with the re-discovery of the Mississippi River in 1673. His journey, undertaken with Father Jacques Marquette, was a significant milestone in the exploration of North America. Despite the challenges of navigating unknown territories and the dangers posed by indigenous tribes, Joliet's expedition provided valuable insights into the geography and potential of the Mississippi Valley. His work laid the groundwork for future exploration and settlement, although he faced setbacks, such as the loss of his journals in a shipwreck near Montreal. Peter le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville, was a prominent figure in the establishment of French Louisiana. Born in Montreal, Iberville was a skilled soldier and navigator who played un rôle important in securing French interests in North America. His military campaigns against the English in Hudson Bay demonstrated his strategic acumen and contributed to the expansion of French influence. Iberville's efforts culminated in the founding of Louisiana, where he established a French presence that would endure for generations. Son influence et rôle ont été instrumentaux in the development of the region, and his legacy is remembered as that of a pioneering fondateur et initiateur. The text highlights the challenges and achievements of these explorateurs, emphasizing their contributions to the expansion of French territories in North America. Their explorations not only opened new lands for settlement but also set the stage for the cultural and economic development of the Mississippi Valley and Louisiana.
- Biographie : Adolphus Washington Greely, né à Newburyport, dans le Massachusetts, est un explorateur polaire américain, officier de l'Armée américaine, qui a notamment reçu la Medal of Honor.
