Joutel's Journal of La Salle's Last Voyage, 1684-7

Joutel's Journal of La Salle's Last Voyage, written by Henri Joutel in the early 20th century, chronicles the final expedition of French explorer Robert Cavelier de La Salle from 1684 to 1687. This historical account details the challenges and adventures faced during the quest to find the mouth of the Mississippi River, providing an eyewitness narrative of early exploration and interactions with Native American tribes. The journal is notable for its firsthand insights into the exploration of Louisiana and the Mississippi River before 1803.