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100 1 _aBurpee, Lawrence J.
_q(Lawrence Johnstone),
_d1873-1946
245 1 0 _aPathfinders of the Great Plains: A Chronicle of La Vérendrye and his Sons
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-01
508 _aProduced by Al Haines (This file was produced from images obtained from The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Pathfinders of the Great Plains: A Chronicle of La Vérendrye and his Sons" by Lawrence J. Burpee is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book chronicles the journeys and explorations of Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye and his sons as they traversed the expansive Great Plains in pursuit of the fabled Western Sea. The narrative highlights La Vérendrye's ambitions, challenges, and the interactions with various Native American tribes during a time when Canada was still a French colony. The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing Pierre Gaultier de La Vérendrye, detailing his background, upbringing in Trois-Rivières, and early military experiences. It recounts his early service in warfare and his transition into the fur trade, which fuels his ambition to explore the vast, unmapped territories to uncover the Western Sea, a long-held dream of many explorers. The narrative captures his determination and the hurdles he faces in gaining support for his ventures, while also hinting at the familial bonds formed with his sons, who would later accompany him on these expeditions. The text skillfully balances details of La Vérendrye's life with the broader historical context, preparing the reader for the ensuing adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew France -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aLa Vérendrye, Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, sieur de, 1685-1749
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30145
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