Early Narratives Of The Northwest: 1634-1699 (1917) - Paperback

Early Narratives of the Northwest: 1634-1699 is a historical book written by Louise Phelps Kellogg and first published in 1917. The book is a collection of primary source documents that describe the early exploration and settlement of the Northwestern region of North America, including the Great Lakes and Mississippi River areas. The documents were written by explorers, traders, and missionaries who were among the first Europeans to venture into this region.The book is divided into three sections, each covering a different period of time. The first section covers the period from 1634 to 1655 and includes narratives from French explorers such as Jean Nicolet and Father Jacques Marquette. The second section covers the period from 1655 to 1670 and includes narratives from French traders such as Radisson and Groseilliers. The third section covers the period from 1670 to 1699 and includes narratives from French missionaries such as Father Louis Hennepin and Father Claude Allouez.The narratives provide a firsthand account of the early interactions between Europeans and Native Americans in the region. They describe the geography, flora, and fauna of the area, as well as the customs and beliefs of the Native American tribes they encountered. The narratives also provide insight into the motivations and goals of the European explorers, traders, and missionaries who ventured into the region.Overall, Early Narratives of the Northwest: 1634-1699 is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on the early exploration and settlement of the Northwestern region of North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.