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100 1 _aLaut, Agnes C.,
_d1871-1936
245 1 0 _aPathfinders of the West :
_bBeing the Thrilling Story of the Adventures of the Men Who Discovered the Great Northwest: Radisson, La Vérendrye, Lewis and Clark
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-04-20
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806)
653 _aRadisson, Pierre Esprit, approximately 1636-1710
653 _aLa Vérendrye, Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de, 1685-1749
653 _aHearne, Samuel, 1745-1792
653 _aMackenzie, Alexander, Sir, 1763-1820
653 _aNorthwest, Canadian -- Discovery and exploration
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18216
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