Later expeditions La Salle expeditions
native americans guide french explorers through indiana depicted maurice thompson in stories of indiana. in late 17th century, la salle began process of expanding , securing fur trade building series of forts , line of communications montreal upper great lakes , ohio valley , mississippi regions. in 1673 built fort frontenac @ cataraqui (now kingston) on lake ontario. in 1679 built fort conti @ mouth of niagara river on lake ontario. near fort constructed sailing ship named le griffon , used explore of great lakes. voyaged far modern green bay, wisconsin in following summer set trading post. region still locked in beaver wars , new route on lakes allowed french bypass dangerous countryside , trade tribes beyond front lines of war. while remained @ post, sent 2 men indian guide westward in search of mississippi river. 2 men located falls of st. anthony before returning. in september 1679 began return trip niagara stopped @ mouth of st. joseph river on east shore of lake michigan. paddle...