Pioneers of France in the New World, Huguenots in Florida, Samuel De Champlain

von Francis Parkman

516 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Pioneers of France in the New World is a historical book written by Francis Parkman. The book provides an in-depth look at the early French explorers and settlers who arrived in North America during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book is divided into three parts, with each section focusing on a different group of French pioneers.The first section of the book explores the Huguenots in Florida. These were French Protestants who attempted to establish a colony in Florida in the 16th century. Parkman examines the challenges they faced, including disease, hostile Native American tribes, and conflicts with the Spanish.The second section of the book focuses on Samuel De Champlain, a French explorer and founder of Quebec. Parkman explores Champlain's early expeditions and his role in establishing French colonies in North America. The book also examines Champlain's interactions with Native American tribes and his efforts to expand French influence in the region.The final section of the book provides an overview of French exploration and colonization in North America. Parkman examines the various challenges faced by the French, including conflicts with the English and Dutch, harsh weather conditions, and disease.Overall, Pioneers of France in the New World is a comprehensive and detailed account of the early French pioneers who played a significant role in shaping the history of North America. The book provides a fascinating insight into the challenges faced by these pioneers and their impact on the region.1907. Parkman, American historian, studied and wrote about the history of Canada and the early Northwest. Partial Contents: Early Spanish Adventure; Villegagnon; Jean Ribaut; Laudonniere; Conspiracy; Famine-War-Succor; Menedez; Massacre of the Heretics; Charles IX and Philip II; Dominque de Gourgues; Early French Adventure in North America; La Roche-Champlain-De Monts; Acadia Occupied; Lescarbot and Champlain; The Jesuits and their Patroness; Jesuits in Acadia; La Saussaye-Argall; Ruin of French Acadia; Champlain at Quebec; Lake Champlain; War-Trade-Discovery; The Impostor Vignau; Discovery of Lake Huron; The Great War Party; Hostile Sects-Rival Interests; The English at Quebec; and Death of Champlain. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781417907328
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.04.2005
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC