CHAPTER XIX.

Death of De Soto. Ascent of the Mississippi.—Revenge of Guachoya.—Sickness of De Soto.—Affecting Leave-taking.—His Death and Burial.—The March for Mexico.—Return to the Mississippi.—Descent of the River.—Dispersion of the Expedition.—Death of Isabella. 334

III. CHEVALIER DE LA SALLE

AMERICAN PIONEERS AND PATRIOTS.

THE ADVENTURES OF THE Chevalier De La Salle AND HIS COMPANIONS, IN THEIR EXPLORATIONS OF THE PRAIRIES, FORESTS, LAKES, AND RIVERS, OF THE NEW WORLD, AND THEIR INTERVIEWS WITH THE SAVAGE TRIBES, TWO HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

By JOHN S. C. ABBOTT.

CONTENTS.