NARRAGANSETTS, an Algonquin tribe, [7].

NATCHEZ INDIANS visited by La Salle, [252]; described by Father Gravier, [253], note; their subsequent history, [253], note.

NAUSETT HARBOR, Champlain's trouble there with Indians, [110].

NAVAJOES, an offshoot of Athapascan stock, [7].

NEW BISCAY, northern province of Mexico, [262].

NEW FRANCE, FATHER OF, title of Samuel de Champlain, [104].

NEW ORLEANS founded, [283]; early struggles, [285].

NIAGARA FALLS described by Father Hennepin, [232].

NICOLLET, JEAN, ambassador to Winnebagoes, [169]; reaches Wisconsin River, [171].

OHIO RIVER, Mouth of, first seen by Joliet and Marquette, [180].