The advancement of knowledge in La Perouse's 1782 expedition to Hudson Bay.

Manitoba History | October 1, 2008| | Copyright

One of the greatest figures in the history of the French Navy, Count Francois Galaup de La Perouse, is best known for leading a scientific voyage of discovery around the world in 1785-1788. King Louis XVI clearly was not mistaken when he chose one of the most talented officers in his fleet to complete an ambitious project worthy of the Enlightenment, for La Perouse had participated in numerous campaigns, demonstrating his exceptional qualities as a sailor and a leader of men on the world's high seas, especially during the American War of Independence and the successful ...

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