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Quebec, Ancient and Modern: Containing Over 150 Illustrations and a Short History of the City Founded by Champlain (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Fighting against continued, incessant obstacles, Cham plain became the founder of New France. Before he took to the sea he had been a soldier, serving on the Catholic side in the Wars of the League. But America lured him from the strifes and ambitions of Europe. In middle life it was his dream to discover the North-west Passage, for which so many navigators had already searched in vain. As this nest must be made from the American side of the Atlantic, amplain desired that the Frerwh should have perm'anent stations in the New World. For an explorer bent on solving the greatest of gee phical problems. What better point of departure could t ere be than Quebec?
L'hmnme propose, Dim dispose. Champlain never found the longed-for route to China, but he laid the corner-stone of Canada. It was in 1603 that he first saw the St. Lawrence. Ou this occasion he reached the foot of the Lachine rapids, explored the Saguenay for some distance from its mouth, and ascended the Richelieu as far as Chambly. Circumstances then took him to the coast of Acadia, where he remained four years, aiding De Monte and charting the seaboard from Canso to Martha's Vineyard. Chain lain was Geographer to the King before he became the foun er of Quebec.
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- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1527715574
- ISBN 13 9781527715578
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages114
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the enthralling history of Quebec from the perspective of its captivating past. The author masterfully weaves together the experiences of renowned explorers, missionaries, and colonists who shaped the province's rich heritage. Starting with the arrival of Jacques Cartier in 1535 to the heroic battles against the Iroquois and the founding of New France, this book offers a vivid portrayal of the challenges and triumphs that defined this era. The author deftly explores the intricate dynamics between the French Crown, the Catholic Church, and the indigenous nations, illuminating their complex relationships and influence on the development of Canadian identity. This book is a captivating historical tapestry, a testament to the resilience and determination that has shaped Quebec's remarkable story. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527715578_0
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