Louis Jolliet

"Louis Jolliet" by Ernest Gagnon is a compelling historical biography that chronicles the life and expeditions of one of North America's most significant explorers. This work provides an in-depth look at the adventures of the French-Canadian explorer who, along with Jacques Marquette, was among the first Europeans to map the upper Mississippi River. Gagnon meticulously details Jolliet's early life in Quebec, his transition from the seminary to the life of a voyageur, and his enduring legacy...