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Parkman's epic narrative follows La Salle's audacious expedition down the Mississippi River to discover France's path to continental empire, capturing the collision between European ambition and indigenous resistance in breathtaking prose. This monumental work merges meticulous historical research with the narrative sweep of an adventure novel.

The sixth part of a history of the struggle between France and England for North America in the Seven Years' War. It covers the political background, early skirmishes and the opposing generals Montcalm and Wolfe.