mississippi river valley

A biography of the French explorer who claimed the Mississippi River basin for France in April 1682.

An exploration of the Mississippi River, tracing its length from Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico, and discussing its important role in the history of the United States. Includes photographs, period illustrations, artwork, documents, and maps.

This book discusses the life of Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle and his explorations of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers.

Photographs, illustrations, and maps describe the life of Rene-Robert Cavelier de La Salle, who was the first European to explore the length of the Mississippi River in the late 1600s.

Describes the Mississippi River, including its course, plants, animals, uses, history, and future.

A short biography for children on the life and journeys of French explorer Sieur de La Salle, and includes information about his expeditions to the Mississippi River, Louisiana, and his last expedition near Matagorda Bay, Texas.

Examines some of the early Civil War battles that occurred in the west, including the battles at Shiloh and Stones River, and features photographs, maps, illustrations, and sidebars that profile significant people and events.

A history of Robert Cavelier La Salle's exploration of the Mississippi River.

Chronicles the life and adventures of seventeenth-century French explorer Sieur de la Salle, and describes his early life and expeditions through North America as well as his obsession with building a colony at the mouth of the Mississippi.

Presents a critical edition of Mark Twain's classic novel, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," and includes textual and explanatory notes, background information, profile of the author, and seven critical essays.