Robert Cavelier De La Salle

This hardcover book shows signs of wear typical of an ex-library edition, including stamps and markings. The cover has some scuffing and edge wear, and there is no dust jacket present. The binding remains intact, ensuring the book is still suitable for reading and reference.

"Robert Cavelier De La Salle" by W.J. Jacobs, published by Franklin Watts, Inc. in New York in 1975, offers a visual biography of the renowned 17th-century French explorer. This hardcover edition, identified as a first edition by its number line, delves into La Salle’s expeditions along the Mississippi River, providing insights into his contributions to France's territorial claims in North America. Illustrated with authentic prints, documents, and maps, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in exploration and juvenile literature. The copy is an ex-library edition, carrying stamps and markings from its previous life in a public collection. Despite the absence of a dust jacket, the book remains a significant acquisition for collectors of historical biographies and educational texts.