From Quebec to New Orleans

the long version

This appears to be mainly a history of the French in the Illinois country as they attempt to tie together their empires on the lower Mississippi and Canada by taking control of the upper Mississippi and Ohio Valley. The history of Fort de Chartres, near St. Louis, is woven into that broader story. The author says of this book, “I would call it a story, somewhat gossipy, though documented, or a cursory summary of the high points, of the interesting and at times unique occurrences, with just enough explanation to establish in the mind of the reader a logical and causal connection between events. This determines the nature of the book.”