Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 110 Chapais, Thomas 1858 1946 Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby) 1862 1953 Langton, Hugh Hornby Wrong, George McKinnon 1860 1948 Wrong, George M. (George McKinnon) The Great Intendant : A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672 Toronto : $b [s.n.], $c 1914 Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 06 See also audiobook PG#23721 This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan "The Great Intendant: A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672" by Thomas Chapais is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the significant contributions and challenges faced by Jean Talon during his tenure as the Intendant of New France. By focusing on the years 1665 to 1672, the narrative sets the stage for a transformative period in the colony's history, highlighting Talon's pivotal role in its revitalization. At the start of the book, the author introduces the dire circumstances facing the French colony in Canada. Established for over fifty years, New France struggled with a lack of population, resources, and military support due to ongoing conflicts with the Iroquois and negligence from the French government. The opening chapters highlight the arrival of Talon and other new leaders sent by King Louis XIV, who aim to rescue the struggling colony. Talon's background, preparation for his mission, and initial actions to stabilize and develop the region demonstrate his determination to foster growth, defend against threats, and cultivate relationships with settlers and Indigenous peoples. This beginning paints a vivid picture of a critical time in Canadian history and sets the tone for Talon's ambitious plans to rebuild and strengthen New France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) Talon, Jean, comte d'Orsainville, 1625?-1694 Intendants -- Canada -- Biography F1001 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 187811 2025-07-02T12:51:48.591022 text/html 187632 2025-01-09T02:34:01.139484 text/html 163052 2025-07-02T12:51:54.765953 application/epub+zip 165250 2025-07-02T12:51:51.936924 application/epub+zip 138704 2025-07-02T12:51:50.648951 application/epub+zip 398311 2025-07-02T12:51:56.917895 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383575 2025-07-02T12:51:54.024042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 235260 2022-09-03T05:10:48.472812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 175606 2025-07-02T12:51:48.339941 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 170584 2020-12-28T11:42:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19505 2025-07-02T12:51:57.059946 application/rdf+xml 25093 2025-07-02T12:51:51.143928 image/jpeg 4741 2025-07-02T12:51:50.894949 image/jpeg 65287 2020-12-28T11:42:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 164231 2025-07-02T12:51:48.608960 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia