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The Story of Marquette & Jolliet

R. Conrad Stein • 1981 • Childrens Press

Author: R. Conrad Stein
First published: 1981
Publisher: Childrens Press
Genres: Biography
Subjects: Juvenile literature · Explorers · Biography · Discovery and exploration
ISBN: 9780516446301

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This book offers a focused biographical look at the historic expedition of Marquette and Jolliet. By presenting this discovery and exploration through the lens of juvenile literature, it serves as an accessible entry point for readers to engage with the lives of these prominent explorers.

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The Story of Marquette & Jolliet was published in 1981 by Childrens Press as part of their Cornerstones of Freedom series. This series was designed to introduce elementary and middle-grade students to pivotal figures and events in American history through accessible, illustrated narratives that bridged the gap between dry textbooks and historical fiction.

R. Conrad Stein, a prolific contributor to the series, wrote this volume to chronicle the 1673 expedition of Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet as they explored the Mississippi River. The design emphasizes a balanced educational approach, utilizing archival-style illustrations and clear, straightforward prose intended to contextualize the challenges and motivations of early French exploration within the North American wilderness.

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