"Despite All Obstacles: La Salle and the Conquest of the Mississippi" by Joan Elizabeth Goodman tells the captivating story of French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and his audacious quest to navigate and claim the Mississippi River for France in the late 17th century. Facing daunting challenges, including harsh wilderness, hostile encounters with Native American tribes, and fierce competition from other European powers, La Salle’s determination and ambition drive him forward. This historical narrative explores themes of exploration, ambition, and the spirit of adventure, spotlighting La Salle's legacy as a pivotal figure in the European colonization of North America. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Great Explorer .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-13 years.

There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2001 by Mikaya Press .

Joan Elizabeth Goodman has written four novels for young adults, including three historical novels. Fernando Rangel illustrated The Panama Canal (Mikaya Press, 1998). Tom McNeely is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Canadian Association of Photographers and illustrators in Communications. He is the Illustrator of A Long and Uncertain Journey , a Booklist "Editor's Choice" as one of the best books for youth of 2001.