Fischer, David Hackett, 1935-
Champlain's dream David Hackett Fischer. - 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed. - New York : Simon & Schuster, 2008. - viii, 834 p. : ill., maps, ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p.745-786) and index.
Introduction: In search of Champlain -- A leader in the making -- Explorer of Acadia -- Founder of Quebec -- Builder of New France -- Father of French Canada -- Conclusion: a leader's long reach -- Memories of Champlain.
Traces the story of Quebec's founder while explaining his influential perspectives about peaceful colonialism, in a profile that also evaluates his contributions as a soldier, mariner, and cultural diplomat.
9781416593331 18.99 1416593322
2008016286
Champlain, Samuel de, 1567-1635.
Explorers--America--Biography.
Explorers--France--Biography.
New France--Discovery and exploration--French.
America--Discovery and exploration--French.
Canada--History--To 1763 (New France)
Maine--History--To 1763.
F1030.1 / .F54 2008
971.01/13092 B
Champlain's dream David Hackett Fischer. - 1st Simon & Schuster hardcover ed. - New York : Simon & Schuster, 2008. - viii, 834 p. : ill., maps, ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p.745-786) and index.
Introduction: In search of Champlain -- A leader in the making -- Explorer of Acadia -- Founder of Quebec -- Builder of New France -- Father of French Canada -- Conclusion: a leader's long reach -- Memories of Champlain.
Traces the story of Quebec's founder while explaining his influential perspectives about peaceful colonialism, in a profile that also evaluates his contributions as a soldier, mariner, and cultural diplomat.
9781416593331 18.99 1416593322
2008016286
Champlain, Samuel de, 1567-1635.
Explorers--America--Biography.
Explorers--France--Biography.
New France--Discovery and exploration--French.
America--Discovery and exploration--French.
Canada--History--To 1763 (New France)
Maine--History--To 1763.
F1030.1 / .F54 2008
971.01/13092 B