Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Tab. 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies Mapping Louisiana and Belle-Key) and sailing ships

and Belle-Key) and sailing ships are seen in the foreground and the perspective view of the city recedes toward distant Lake Pontchartrain

Food was so scarce and the French settlement so close to extinction that he was glad to take up an offer from the French commander-general

Plate CXXI American Robin

He was given command of six vessels and nine scientists

Karl Bodmer (1809-1893), Tab. 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies Mapping Louisiana and Belle-Key) and sailing shipsKarl Bodmer (1809 1893) Tab . 38, Camp of the Gros Ventres of the Prairies From Travels in the Interior of North America Published in Paris, A. Bertrand; Coblenz, J. Holscher; and London by Ackermann & Co. c. 1839 44. Aquatint engraving with original hand coloring Sheet size: approx. 18 x 24 1 2