Champlain the Founder of New France

By Edwin Asa Dix

Book Overview

Champlain the Founder of New France is a historical biography written by Edwin Asa Dix. The book explores the life and accomplishments of Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer and navigator who played a significant role in the establishment of New France in the early 17th century. The author provides a detailed account of Champlain's early life, his travels to North America, and his interactions with the indigenous people. The book also covers Champlain's role as a diplomat and his efforts to establish alliances with various Native American tribes. Additionally, the author delves into Champlain's founding of Quebec City and his leadership of the French colonies in North America. The book is a comprehensive and engaging account of Champlain's life and contributions to the history of North America.1903. Illustrated. The story of Champlain, French explorer and navigator who mapped much of northeastern North America and started a settlement in Quebec. Champlain also discovered the lake named for him, Lake Champlain on the border of northern New York state and Vermont, and was important in establishing and administering the French colonies in the New World. Contents: The Making of a Soldier; The Making of a Sailor; The Explorers of New France; Champlain on the St. Lawrence; A Winter in Acadia; A Glimpse of New England; The Founding of Quebec; Arrows and Arquebuses; Another Forest Battle; The Beginnings of Montreal; A Search for the North Sea; A Winter among the Hurons; The Brewing of a Storm; Defiance and Starvation; The Capture of Quebec; Restitution and Renovation; and The Passing of a Knightly Soul.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417922702
• ISBN13: 9781417922703
• Release Date: May 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.2" x 9.0"