La Salle, Discovery of The Great West

La Salle, Discovery of The Great West is the third volume in Francis Parkman, Jr.'s series 'France and England in North America,' published in the 19th century. The book chronicles the explorations of René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and his quest to navigate and claim the Mississippi River for France. Parkman is recognized as a pioneering historian whose narrative style blends history and literature, though his work has faced criticism for biases regarding race and nationality. Despite this, his evocative prose and significant contributions to historical writing remain influential.