Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher: Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 464
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In the sixteenth century, Spain claimed the fabled New World, and a rash of explorers sailed there seeking riches and, most famously, a fountain of youth. Although France made inroads into Florida, ultimately the French, like the Spanish, failed to establish dominion over North America. Francis Parkman tells why. The first part of Pioneers of France in the New World deals with the attempts of the Spanish and the French Huguenots to occupy Florida; the second, with the expeditions of Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain and French colonial endeavors in Canada and Acadia.
Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher:
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Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 542
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Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher: Boston : Little, Brown
ISBN:
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 512
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In the sixteenth century, Spain claimed the fabled New World, and a rash of explorers sailed there seeking riches and, most famously, a fountain of youth. Although France made inroads into Florida, ultimately the French, like the Spanish, failed to establish dominion over North America. Francis Parkman tells why. The first part of Pioneers of France in the New World deals with the attempts of the Spanish and the French Huguenots to occupy Florida; the second, with the expeditions of Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain and French colonial endeavors in Canada and Acadia.
Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781020520556
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Francis Parkman was an American historian and writer who is best known for his epic seven-volume history of the French and English colonization of North America. This book, the first volume in the series, explores the early history of French exploration and settlement in Canada and the Great Lakes region. Parkman's vivid prose and meticulous research bring this fascinating period of history to life. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 277
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In Francis Parkman's 'France and England in North America: Pioneers of France in the New World', the reader is transported to the tumultuous period of European colonization in North America. Parkman's detailed narrative combines historical accuracy with a vivid storytelling style, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the challenges and triumphs of the early settlers. The book showcases Parkman's meticulous research and his ability to bring to life the complex interactions between the French and English powers in the New World, shedding light on the political and cultural dynamics of the time. This work is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of North America and the impact of European colonization on indigenous peoples. Francis Parkman, a renowned American historian and author, drew inspiration from his own travels and research to produce this seminal work. His dedication to studying the New World's history is evident in the depth and breadth of his scholarship, making him a leading authority on the subject. Parkman's passion for storytelling and his commitment to preserving the historical record are evident in the pages of this compelling book. I highly recommend 'France and England in North America: Pioneers of France in the New World' to readers who seek a comprehensive and engaging account of early European exploration and settlement in North America. Parkman's masterful storytelling and scholarly approach make this book a valuable resource for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.
Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher: Library of America
ISBN: 0940450100
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This Library of America volume, along with its companion, presents, for the first time in compact form, all seven titles of Francis Parkman’s monumental account of France and England’s imperial struggle for dominance on the North American continent. Deservedly compared as a literary achievement to Gibbon’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Parkman’s accomplishment is hardly less awesome than the explorations and adventures he so vividly describes. Pioneers of France in the New World (1865) begins with the early and tragic settlement of the French Huguenots in Florida, then shifts to the northern reaches of the continent and follows the expeditions of Samuel de Champlain up the St. Lawrence River and into the Great Lakes as he mapped the wilderness, organized the fur trade, promoted Christianity among the natives, and waged a savage forest campaign against the Iroquois. The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century (1867) traces the zealous efforts of the Jesuits and other Roman Catholic orders to convert the Native American tribes of North America. La Salle and the Discovery of the Great West (1869) records that explorer’s voyages on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and his treks, often alone, across the vast western prairies and through the labyrinthine swamps of Louisiana. The Old Régime in Canada (1874) recounts the political struggles among the religious sects, colonial officials, feudal chiefs, royal ministers, and military commanders of Canada. Their bitter fights over the monopoly of the fur trade, the sale of brandy to the natives, the importation of wives from the orphanages and poorhouses of France, and the bizarre fanaticism of religious extremists and their “incessant supernaturalism” animate this pioneering social history of early Canada. LIBRARY OF AMERICA is an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation’s literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America’s best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.
Author: Kathleen Burk
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 9780802144294
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 844
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A history of the relationship between Great Britain and the United States ranges from the establishment of the first English colony in the New World to the present day, examining both nations in terms of what connected them and what drove them apart.
Author: Francis Parkman
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Category : Florida
Languages : en
Pages :
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Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781021655509
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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This fascinating history of early European exploration and settlement in North America is a classic of American literature. The author vividly depicts the struggles and triumphs of French explorers and settlers, and their conflicts with the British and Native Americans. With its compelling narrative and rich detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of North America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author: Francis Parkman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 570
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