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Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley

Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley

By: John Gilmary Shea
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 Embark on a historical journey through the early narratives of the discovery and exploration of the Mississippi Valley. This podcast brings to life Marquettes authentic maps and voyages as they were originally documented. Listen to the stories of the missionaries who accompanied La Salle on his expedition, previously unpublished and now accessible for the first time. This detailed study of the life of Marquette and the exploration itself is the culmination of years of research into early Spanish and French sources, many of which have never before been publicly explored.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs Art Literary History & Criticism Science Social Sciences World
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  • 27 - Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley by John Gilmary Shea

    27 - Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley by John Gilmary Shea
    Jul 25 2025
    Embark on a historical journey through the early narratives of the discovery and exploration of the Mississippi Valley. This podcast brings to life Marquettes authentic maps and voyages as they were originally documented. Listen to the stories of the missionaries who accompanied La Salle on his expedition, previously unpublished and now accessible for the first time. This detailed study of the life of Marquette and the exploration itself is the culmination of years of research into early Spanish and French sources, many of which have never before been publicly explored.
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    30 mins
  • 26 - Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley by John Gilmary Shea

    26 - Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley by John Gilmary Shea
    Jul 25 2025
    Embark on a historical journey through the early narratives of the discovery and exploration of the Mississippi Valley. This podcast brings to life Marquettes authentic maps and voyages as they were originally documented. Listen to the stories of the missionaries who accompanied La Salle on his expedition, previously unpublished and now accessible for the first time. This detailed study of the life of Marquette and the exploration itself is the culmination of years of research into early Spanish and French sources, many of which have never before been publicly explored.
    Show More Show Less
    27 mins
  • 25 - Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley by John Gilmary Shea

    25 - Discovery and Exploration of the Mississippi Valley by John Gilmary Shea
    Jul 25 2025
    Embark on a historical journey through the early narratives of the discovery and exploration of the Mississippi Valley. This podcast brings to life Marquettes authentic maps and voyages as they were originally documented. Listen to the stories of the missionaries who accompanied La Salle on his expedition, previously unpublished and now accessible for the first time. This detailed study of the life of Marquette and the exploration itself is the culmination of years of research into early Spanish and French sources, many of which have never before been publicly explored.
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    22 mins
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