The Voyages of Jacques Cartier - Hardcover

Cartier, Jacques; Biggar, Henry Percival; Cook, Ramsay

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Synopsis

Cartier's account of his voyages to the St. Lawrence region of northeastern North America in 1534, 1535, and 1541 comprises the first record of European exploration there and contact with the native people. He describes the reactions of the French and the Iroquois to each other, and reveals much about himself and 16th-century France. Appended are letters, charters, and other documents relating to the voyages. No index. Paper edition (6000-5), $16.95. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

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About the Author

Ramsay Cook is a professor emeritus in the Department of History at York University and the former general editor of The Dictionary of Canadian Biography.

Language Notes

Text: English (translation)
Original Language: French

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