However, Brûlé faced numerous issues during his exploration, including:
1. Cultural and Language Barriers: As the first European to encounter many Native American groups, he faced challenges in communicating with them due to language barriers and cultural differences.
2. Hardship and Wilderness Survival: Exploring the vast and unforgiving wilderness of North America meant enduring harsh weather, treacherous terrains, and limited access to food and supplies.
3. Conflict with Indigenous Peoples: Some encounters with Native American groups turned hostile due to misunderstandings, trade disagreements, or competition for resources.
4. Capture and Enslavement: Brûlé was captured and enslaved by the Iroquois confederation for a period, which involved labor, torture, and the risk of execution.
5. Political Intrigues and Rivalries: Brûlé's explorations were conducted under the patronage of various French colonies, but often involved navigating political struggles and rivalries between these colonies and their Indigenous allies.
6. Insufficient Support: Brûlé often lacked adequate resources, support from his superiors, or the necessary technology for efficient exploration.
7. Loss of Records: Unfortunately, many of Brûlé's exploration journals and written accounts have been lost or are incomplete, leaving gaps in our understanding of his experiences.