Donald Barr Chidsey wrote Louisiana Purchase in 1972. General Publishing Company published it in Canada. The author, Donald B. Chidsey, was a newspaperman for ten years on many different papers. He became a full-time writer in 1928 and wrote more than fifty history books. Donald B. Chidsey is best known for his historical and biographical works. He also was awarded Boys Clubs of American Junior Book Award for Rod Rides High in1951 and Colonial Dames of American …showed first 75 words of 1461 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1461 total…journey went along, I saw that the saddest thing in my life. People fought with each other just because of fun and bets, and the loser usually ended with one eye. After I read the book, I still have a few questions, which the author did not answer clearly. What was the motivation of Spain control the Louisiana? Why Spain did not let Americans export their goods if he could levy tariff on the goods?