Laval, vicar apostolic and titular bishop of Petraea, wished to become in title, as in fact, bishop of Quebec.Our special project presenting the
Table of Contents of Francis Parkman's books on French Canada published on this site.
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 8
We have seen that Laval, when at court, had been invited to choose a governor to his liking.Continuing chapter 7.Our special project
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 7
Many years before, the company had ceded its monopoly of the fur trade to the inhabitants of the colony.Previously in The Old Regime In
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 6
The Genius of the Forest now appeared, with a retinue of wild Indians from the interior.Previously in The Old Regime In CanadaOur special
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 5
The Jesuits, adepts in human nature, had made a sagacious choice when they put forward this conscientious, zealous, dogged, and pugnacious priest to
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 4
With a sword or a hatchet in one hand and a knife in the other, they threw themselves against the throng of enemies.Previously in The Old Regime In
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 3
Outside the fortifications there was no safety for a moment. A universal terror seized the people.Previously in The Old Regime In CanadaOur
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 2
Meanwhile the fugitives pushed their flight with the energy of terror, passed in safety the rapids of the Oswego, crossed Lake Ontario, and descended
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 1
Why did the French Empire in North America fail to survive? Part of the fault is the nature of their administration.Our special project