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Nicolas De Fer: Les Costes Aux Environs De La Riviere De Misisipi Decouvertes par Mr. De la Salle en 1683, et reconnues par Mr. Le Chevallier d'Iberville en 1698 et 1699 . . . 1705
Title: Les Costes Aux Environs De La Riviere De Misisipi Decouvertes par Mr. De la Salle en 1683, et reconnues par Mr. Le Chevallier d'Iberville en 1698 et 1699 . . . 1705 Map Maker: Nicolas De Fer
Description: One of the most interesting early maps of the Texas, Gulf Coast & Mississippi River regions, from De Fer's Atlas Curieux. De Fer draws upon the manuscript maps of Franquelin, De L'Isle and others. The map locates the Indian settlements found by Pierre le Moyne d'Iberville, founder of Louisiana, who explored the interior of North America under the service of Louis XIV, in order to defeat British claims to the Mississippi Valley. Also included is La Salle's information on his exploration south from Canada. La Salle was conviced the Mississippi flowed close to the Spanish mines in Mexico, making them accessible to the French. Shows early detail in Texas relating to La Salle's explorations & along the Gulf Coast & Southeastern Seaboard.
References: Martin & Martin 13; Goss 48.
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