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Title: France and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_and_England_in_North_America
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "France and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the early attempts of French pioneers to establish their presence in North America, exploring the conflicts between colonists, indigenous peoples, and competing European powers. It examines the dynamics of feudalism and monarchy in contrast to the emerging ideals of liberty and individualism represented by the burgeoning English colonies. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of New France, beginning with the tragedy of the Huguenots in Florida. Parkman introduces readers to key figures and events of early colonization, highlighting the fervent ambitions of French explorers and settlers who sought to conquer and civilize the New World. We learn of Juan Ponce de Leon's quest for the fabled Fountain of Youth, Hernando de Soto's explorations, and the desperate attempts to colonize Florida amidst conflict with indigenous tribes. The narrative outlines the competition between Spain and France, and portrays the early colonists' struggles against the harsh and untamed wilderness, laying the groundwork for deeper discussions that will follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893
EBook No.: 3721
Published: Feb 1, 2003
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject: Champlain, Samuel de, 1574-1635
Subject: Florida -- History -- Huguenot colony, 1562-1565
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: France and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_and_England_in_North_America
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary: "France and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the early attempts of French pioneers to establish their presence in North America, exploring the conflicts between colonists, indigenous peoples, and competing European powers. It examines the dynamics of feudalism and monarchy in contrast to the emerging ideals of liberty and individualism represented by the burgeoning English colonies. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of New France, beginning with the tragedy of the Huguenots in Florida. Parkman introduces readers to key figures and events of early colonization, highlighting the fervent ambitions of French explorers and settlers who sought to conquer and civilize the New World. We learn of Juan Ponce de Leon's quest for the fabled Fountain of Youth, Hernando de Soto's explorations, and the desperate attempts to colonize Florida amidst conflict with indigenous tribes. The narrative outlines the competition between Spain and France, and portrays the early colonists' struggles against the harsh and untamed wilderness, laying the groundwork for deeper discussions that will follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893
EBook No.: 3721
Published: Feb 1, 2003
Downloads: 306
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject: Champlain, Samuel de, 1574-1635
Subject: Florida -- History -- Huguenot colony, 1562-1565
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.