God's Mercies: Rivalry, Betrayal, and the Dream of Discovery

by Douglas Hunter

Book Overview

From acclaimed author Douglas Hunter, a searing historical work about death, deceit and dishonour, and the rivalry between Samuel de Champlain and Henry Hudson-two of the greatest explorers of the seventeenth century.

Samuel de Champlain of France and Englishman Henry Hudson were rival explorers in a race to describe and exploit the northern half of North America and, not least, to find a profitable passage to the Orient. The English had been...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385660596
• ISBN13: 9780385660594
• Release Date: September 2008
• Publisher: Anchor Canada
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.5" x 8.9"