Might not the unhappy colonists left on the shores of Texas still be rescued from destruction?Previously in The Discovery of the Great
Return to France
La Salle's death was carefully concealed from the Indians, many of whom had seen him on his descent of the Mississippi, and who regarded him with
Bravery and Devotion of Tonty
No sooner heard the news of La Salle's landing on the shores of the Gulf, and of the disastrous beginnings of his colony, than he prepared, on his own
Henry IV Beats Back Spain
Today's installment concludes Henry of Navarre Ends French Religious Wars,our selection from Memoirs by Maximilien De Béthune, Duc De Sully
People of Paris Celebrate Henry As King of France
I observed to the King this disposition of the people with regard to him; tender and sensible as he was, he could not behold this spectacle without
White Savages
Joutel found himself doomed to the company of three villains, who, he strongly suspected, were contriving an opportunity to kill him,Previously in
Henry of Navarre Becomes Catholic
There was a numerous court at St. Denis, and all was conducted with great pomp and splendor.Continuing Henry of Navarre Ends French Religious
Henry of Navarre Ends French Religious Wars
This series has four easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Henry of Navarre Decides to Become Catholic.IntroductionFew periods in
Parkman Vol. 3, Chapter 28
The locality of La Salle's assassination is sufficiently clear, from a comparison of the several narratives.Previously in The Discovery of the Great