Henry Reed Stiles
Joutel’s Journal of La Salle’s Last Voyage, 1684-1687 is a historical account of the final expedition of the French explorer Ren�����-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. The book, edited and translated by Henry Reed Stiles and first published in 1906, contains the journal entries of La Salle’s lieutenant, Henri Joutel, who accompanied him on the ill-fated voyage to establish a French colony at the mouth of the Mississippi River.Joutel’s journal provides a detailed and often harrowing account of the journey, which was beset by numerous setbacks and tragedies. The expedition faced hostile Native American tribes, treacherous weather conditions, and the loss of several ships and crew members. Eventually, La Salle and his remaining followers were forced to abandon their mission and make a desperate overland trek back to French settlements in Canada.In addition to Joutel’s journal entries, the book also includes a preface by Stiles that provides historical context and background information on La Salle and his expedition. The text is accompanied by maps and illustrations that help to bring the story to life.Overall, Joutel’s Journal of La Salle’s Last Voyage, 1684-1687 is a valuable primary source for historians and anyone interested in the early exploration and colonization of the Americas.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
