The Columbian Exchange Primary Sources

Historical documents. What clues can you gather about the time, place, players, and culture?

De Soto's Exploration of North America

"The De Soto Chronicles: Expedition of Hernando De Soto to North America"

La Salle's Journey Down the Mississippi

"The journeys of Rene Robert Cavalier, Sieur de La Salle... as related by his faithful lieutenant... his missionary colleagues... his early biographer... his trusted subordinate... and his brother."

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