Champlain by Gabriel Hanotaux
"Champlain" by Gabriel Hanotaux is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book celebrates the life and contributions of Samuel Champlain, the French explorer credited with founding Quebec and mapping significant territories in North America. It primarily discusses Champlain's explorations, ambitions for a French-dominated America, and the historic commemoration of his legacy. In the text, Hanotaux portrays Champlain as a visionary who dreamed of uniting the French territories inNorth America from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico. The narrative recounts Champlain’s expeditions, showcasing his interactions with Indigenous populations and his strategic thinking that laid the groundwork for future French colonization efforts. The book also details the commemoration events held in 1912 for the third centennial of Champlain’s discovery of Lake Champlain, reflecting on the importance of remembering and honoring figures who shaped historical transatlantic relations. Ultimately, it highlights the influence of Champlain's work on present-day America and underscores the enduring French heritage within the continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hanotaux, Gabriel, 1853-1944 |
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| Illustrator | Ronjat, Etienne Antoine Eugène, 1822- |
| Title | Champlain |
| Credits | Produced by Clarity, Hélène de Mink, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Champlain, Samuel de, 1574-1635 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52669 |
| Release Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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