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

by Francis Parkman

Book Overview

Pioneers of France in the New World is a historical book written by Francis Parkman. The book provides a detailed account of the early French explorers and settlers in North America, specifically in Florida and Canada. The first part of the book focuses on the Huguenots in Florida, who were a group of French Protestants who attempted to establish a colony in the New World in the 16th century. The second part of the book discusses the life and achievements of Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer who founded Quebec City and played a significant role in the early colonization of Canada. Parkman's writing is highly descriptive and provides a vivid picture of the challenges and triumphs faced by these early pioneers. Overall, Pioneers of France in the New World is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of early European exploration and colonization in North America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116277942X
• ISBN13: 9781162779423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 516 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"