History Of The Discovery Of The Valley Of The Mississippi (1852)

History Of The Discovery Of The Valley Of The Mississippi is a historical book written by Adolphus Mordecai Hart and published in 1852. The book provides a comprehensive account of the discovery of the Mississippi Valley by European explorers, including Hernando de Soto, Marquette and Joliet, and La Salle. The book begins with an overview of the early Native American inhabitants of the Mississippi Valley and their interactions with the first European explorers. It then delves into the expeditions of de Soto, Marquette and Joliet, and La Salle, providing detailed descriptions of their journeys and the challenges they faced. Hart also discusses the impact of the European discovery of the Mississippi Valley on the region's indigenous peoples, including the displacement and mistreatment of Native American communities. The book concludes with a discussion of the lasting legacy of the Mississippi Valley's discovery and exploration, including its impact on American history and culture. Overall, History Of The Discovery Of The Valley Of The Mississippi is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North America and the European exploration of the continent. It provides a detailed and engaging account of the early expeditions to the Mississippi Valley and their impact on the region's history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.