Songs Upon the Rivers: The Buried History of the French-Speaking Canadiens and Métis from the Great Lakes and the Mississippi Across to the Pacific

By Michel Bouchard, Sébastien Malette, Robert Foxcurran

Book Overview

Uncover the untold story of French-Canadians and M tis in North America. Before the iconic figures of American Western expansion, French settlers and voyagers charted a course through the Great Lakes, Mississippi River, and Pacific Northwest. Songs Upon the Rivers reveals their crucial role in shaping the continent's history.

Robert Foxcurran, Michel Bouchard, and S bastien Malette delve into primary sources to illuminate the alliances between early French settlers and Indigenous nations. Explore the cultural exchange, M tis identity, and the forces that shaped a unique historical narrative. This book offers a fresh perspective on the exploration of North America.

For academics, historians, and anyone captivated by the intertwined histories of French-Canadians, M tis people, and the exploration of North America, this book provides:

A compelling alternative to popular historical accountsA detailed exploration of cultural interactions and identity formationA deeper understanding of the forces that shaped the American West

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1771860812
• ISBN13: 9781771860819
• Release Date: October 2016
• Publisher: Baraka Books
• Length: 448 Pages
• Weight: 1.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.4"