02407cam a22003613u 4500 18216 UtSlPG 20260610133426.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1001 Laut, Agnes C., 1871-1936 Pathfinders of the West : Being the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-04-20 Produced by Al Haines "Pathfinders of the West" by Agnes C. Laut is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book narrates the thrilling adventures of early explorers in North America, focusing on figures like Pierre Esprit Radisson, Médard Chouart Groseillers, and the Lewis and Clark expedition. It seeks to rewrite conventional histories by highlighting the significant yet often overlooked contributions of these explorers in discovering the Great Northwest. The opening of the book introduces Pierre Esprit Radisson, a young Frenchman who finds himself captured by the Iroquois in the Mohawk Valley. As he navigates captivity, Radisson uses his bravery and cunning to survive struggles and tumultuous experiences that shape his identity. The narrative highlights his daring escape, his complex relationship with the Iroquois, and how he earns their respect while plotting his bid for freedom. This gripping introduction sets the stage for Radisson's further exploits and the transformative impact of exploration on early North American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) Radisson, Pierre Esprit, approximately 1636-1710 La Vérendrye, Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de, 1685-1749 Hearne, Samuel, 1745-1792 Mackenzie, Alexander, Sir, 1763-1820 Northwest, Canadian -- Discovery and exploration https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18216 59602 59602