La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West
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La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West is a historical narrative by Francis Parkman that chronicles the explorations of French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and the expansion of French influence in North America.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West canonical | 4 |
| La Salle’s explorations of the Mississippi River | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West Context triple: [Francis Parkman, notableWork, La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West]
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A.
Voyages of Samuel de Champlain
Voyages of Samuel de Champlain is a multi-volume account in which the French explorer chronicles his journeys, discoveries, and observations in North America during the early 17th century.
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B.
Gateway to the West
"Gateway to the West" is a nickname highlighting Omaha, Nebraska’s historic role as a major starting point for westward expansion and transportation in the United States.
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C.
The American Adventure
The American Adventure is a patriotic pavilion and audio-animatronic stage show at EPCOT in Walt Disney World that chronicles key moments in United States history.
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D.
A Concise Account of North America
A Concise Account of North America is an 18th-century geographical and ethnographic work by Robert Rogers that describes the lands, peoples, and military frontiers of North America during the colonial era.
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E.
Pays d'en Haut
Pays d'en Haut was the vast, sparsely settled inland frontier of New France encompassing the Great Lakes region and key fur-trade territories in North America.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West Target entity description: La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West is a historical narrative by Francis Parkman that chronicles the explorations of French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and the expansion of French influence in North America.
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A.
Voyages of Samuel de Champlain
Voyages of Samuel de Champlain is a multi-volume account in which the French explorer chronicles his journeys, discoveries, and observations in North America during the early 17th century.
-
B.
Gateway to the West
"Gateway to the West" is a nickname highlighting Omaha, Nebraska’s historic role as a major starting point for westward expansion and transportation in the United States.
-
C.
The American Adventure
The American Adventure is a patriotic pavilion and audio-animatronic stage show at EPCOT in Walt Disney World that chronicles key moments in United States history.
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D.
A Concise Account of North America
A Concise Account of North America is an 18th-century geographical and ethnographic work by Robert Rogers that describes the lands, peoples, and military frontiers of North America during the colonial era.
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E.
Pays d'en Haut
Pays d'en Haut was the vast, sparsely settled inland frontier of New France encompassing the Great Lakes region and key fur-trade territories in North America.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (40)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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historical narrative ⓘ |
| about |
French claims to the Mississippi Valley
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La Salle’s overland and river journeys ⓘ the expansion of French influence in North America ⓘ the founding of French posts in the interior of the continent ⓘ |
| author | Francis Parkman ⓘ |
| chronicles |
French attempts to control the Mississippi River
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establishment of French forts and trading posts ⓘ expeditions of La Salle ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| depicts |
17th-century North American exploration
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relations between French explorers and Indigenous peoples ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
French presence in the interior of North America
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exploration of the Great Lakes region ⓘ exploration of the Mississippi River valley ⓘ |
| genre |
history
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | Anglophone 19th-century historiography ⓘ |
| historicalFigureCovered |
Henri de Tonti
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Louis de Buade de Frontenac ⓘ René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle ⓘ |
| historicalPeriodCovered | 17th century ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers interested in history
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students of North American colonial history ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| literaryStyle | narrative history ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
French colonial expansion
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French exploration of North America ⓘ René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle ⓘ |
| partOf |
Francis Parkman’s series on France and England in North America
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linked to:
Francis Parkman
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| settingLocation |
Great Lakes region
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Gulf of Mexico ⓘ Mississippi River basin ⓘ New France ⓘ |
| theme |
colonial ambition
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exploration and discovery ⓘ imperial rivalry in North America ⓘ interaction between Europeans and Indigenous nations ⓘ |
| writtenBy | Francis Parkman ⓘ |
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Subject: La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West Description of subject: La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West is a historical narrative by Francis Parkman that chronicles the explorations of French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and the expansion of French influence in North America.
Referenced by (5)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Fort Saint Louis on the Illinois River
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relatedWork
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La Salle’s explorations of the Mississippi River
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linked to: La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West