John S.C. Abbott 
The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions [EPUB ebook] 

John S.C. Abbott was an American historian best known for his books on some of the most important people and events in history.  John’s brother Jacob was also a well-known author of popular historical biographies.

This is Abbott’s detailed biography on the life and adventures of the great French explorer Robert De La Salle who is credited with exploring the Mississippi River, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Great Lakes region. A table of contents is included.