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Mr. Joutel's journal of his voyage to Mexico: his travels eight hundred leagues through forty nations of Indians in Lovisiana to Canada: his account of the great river Missasipi. To which is added a map of that country; with a description of the great water-falls in the river Misouris. Leather; tight & secure - 1714

by JOUTEL, Henri

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1714 Joutel Journal Voyage MEXICO La Salle Texas Expedition Indians Mississippi The BEST account of the La Salle's Texas Expedition! Henri Joutel was an important 17th-century French explorer who is best remembered for his involvement in the final American expedition of Rene de La Salle. The Texas Expedition of Sla Salle began in 1684 when he and crew left France to establish a colony on the Gulf of Mexico. The voyage is one of the most important European voyages in search of the Mississippi River – a voyage the ended in mutiny and the death of La Salle. The established colony was a failure after being overtaken by Karankawa Indians. According to Howes, "Most reliable eye-witness account of La Salle's two-years wanderings in Texas." Item number: #6477 Price: $2500 JOUTEL, Henri Mr. Joutel's journal of his voyage to Mexico: his travels eight hundred leagues through forty nations of Indians in Lovisiana to Canada: his account of the great river Missasipi. To which is added a map of that country; with a description of the great water-falls in the river Misouris. [London, : Printed for B. Lintot, 1714.] Details: · Collation: o [2], xxi, [9], 191,194-205, [5] o Lacking original title page [see below] all else complete o Does not include a map o Lacking original title page (handwritten in facsimile) · References: Field 808; Graff 2252; Sabin 63762-3; Howes J 266 · Language: English · Binding: Leather; tight & secure · Size: ~7.75in X 5in (19.5cm x 12.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 6477Photos available upon request.


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  • Title Mr. Joutel's journal of his voyage to Mexico: his travels eight hundred leagues through forty nations of Indians in Lovisiana to Canada: his account of the great river Missasipi. To which is added a map of that country; with a description of the great water-falls in the river Misouris.
  • Author JOUTEL, Henri
  • Binding Leather; tight & secure
  • Condition Near Fine
  • Publisher B. Lintot, London B. Lintot
  • Date 1714
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 6477

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