The Struggle For A Continent (1902)

By Pelham Edgar and Francis Parkman

Book Overview

The Struggle For A Continent is a historical non-fiction book written by Francis Parkman and first published in 1902. The book chronicles the conflicts between the French and English for control of North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. It provides a detailed account of the various battles, alliances, and political maneuverings that took place during this period, as well as the cultural clashes between the Europeans and the indigenous peoples of the continent. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different aspect of the struggle, including the founding of Quebec, the wars between the Hurons and Iroquois, and the final conflict between the French and English at the Plains of Abraham. Parkman draws on a wide range of primary sources, including personal journals, official documents, and letters, to provide a comprehensive and engaging account of this pivotal period in North American history. The Struggle For A Continent is considered a classic work of historical scholarship and is still widely read and studied today.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: 1104401169
• ISBN13: 9781104401160
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 584 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"