Excerpt from Views of Louisiana: Containing Geographical, Statistical and Historical Notices of That Vast and Important Portion of America
While the Spaniards were thus successfully pur suing their conquests in Florida, the settlements of what was now called Upper Louisiana, were threa tenedwith a formidable attack of British and Indian auxiliaries from Michilimackinac. They suddenly appeared before St. Louis, and massacred a num ber of the inhabitants in its vicinity, fortunately for those people, General Clark made his appear ance, at this critical moment, at the head of a large force, on which the British suddenly retired, leaving their allies to shift for themselves, and who soon after dispel Sed.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Louisiana's rarely discussed history, beginning with its first European encounters up to its transfer from French to Spanish rule. The author presents an in-depth look at early explorers and their interactions with Native American tribes, the establishment of settlements, and the struggles faced by the colony during its early years. The book delves into the complex relationship between the French and Spanish empires, their rivalry for control of the region, and the impact of differing colonial policies. The author's examination of primary sources, including the journals of explorers and settlers, provides a rich understanding of the motivations, challenges, and triumphs that shaped Louisiana's colonial era. This book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Louisiana, exploration, and the complexities of European colonization in the Americas. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333502430_0
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