France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 by Francis Parkman
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FORT CREVECOEUR. Building of the Fort.--Loss of the "Griffin."--A Bold Resolution.-- Another Vessel.--Hennepin sent to the Mississippi.--Departure of La Salle. CHAPTER XV. 1680. HARDIHOOD OF LA SALLE. The Winter Journey.--The Deserted Town.--Starved Rock.--Lake Michigan.--The Wilderness.--War Parties.--La Salle's Men give out.--Ill Tidings.--Mutiny.--Chastisement of the Mutineers. CHAPTER XVI. 1680. INDIAN CONQUERORS. The Enterprise renewed.--Attempt to rescue Tonty.--Buffalo.--A Frightful Discovery.--Iroquois Fury.--The Ruined Town.--A Night of Horror.--Traces of the Invaders.--No News of Tonty. CHAPTER XVII. 1680. TONTY AND THE IROQUOIS. |
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