They fell to their repast with ravenous jubilation, and the disappointed priest sat dejected and silent.Previously in The Jesuits in North America
Table of Contents of Francis Parkman's books on French Canada published on this site.
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 4
It was neither imposing nor promising but he persisted.Previously in The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century.Our special
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapters 2 and 3
The Jesuits were and are everywhere. Today a Jesuit is even Pope (Francis). Parkman would not have been surprised.Previously in The Jesuits in North
Parkman Vol. 2 Chapter 1
The close, black cassock, the rosary hanging from the waist, and the wide, black hat, looped up at the sides, proclaimed the Jesuit, -- Father Le
Importance of Native American Clan Structure
Through most of North America the structure of the clan formed the basis of their societies. This passage is about Native American clan
Parkman Volume 2: The Jesuits in North America in the 17th Century
Beginning the new book in Francis Parkman's history of the French in North America. Today's installment: The Indians of Canada.Previously in The
Pioneers of New France Conclusion
This concludes Pioneers of France in the New World by Francis Parkman. The entire book has been presented here. Next book in his series begins next
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 17
It long remained a mystery why Charles I king of England consented to a stipulation which pledged him to resign so important a conquest. So France
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 16
English attack Quebec; Quebec incapable of defense. Only fifty pounds of gunpowder were left in the magazine; and the fort, owing to the neglect and