The Story Of La Peyrouse (1835) - Samuel Goodrich Griswold

The Story of La Peyrouse is a historical book written by Samuel Griswold Goodrich in 1835. The book tells the story of Jean-Francois de Galaup, comte de La P�����rouse, a French explorer who set out on a voyage of discovery in 1785. La P�����rouse was tasked with exploring the Pacific Ocean and mapping out uncharted territories.The book details La P�����rouse's journey, from his departure from France to his arrival in the Pacific Ocean. Goodrich describes the challenges that La P�����rouse faced during his voyage, including storms, shipwrecks, and hostile encounters with indigenous peoples.The book also explores La P�����rouse's scientific contributions, including his observations of the natural world and his mapping of the Pacific Ocean. Goodrich paints a vivid portrait of La P�����rouse, describing his leadership skills, his courage, and his dedication to his mission.Overall, The Story of La P�����rouse is a fascinating account of a remarkable explorer and his voyage of discovery. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and the natural world.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781160259361