While Pontgrave remained in charge of Quebec, Champlain entered at once on his long meditated explorations, by which, like La Salle seventy years
Table of Contents of Francis Parkman's books on French Canada published on this site.
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 9
On the strand between the water and the cliffs Champlain's axemen fell to their work. Champlain founds Quebec and makes history.Our special
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 8
The story of the first conflict between France and Great Britain in North America began with the one about Argall's expedition.Our special
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 7
It was on the twelfth of March, 1613, that the "Mayflower" of the Jesuits sailed from Honfleur for the shores of New England. Enter La
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 6
The triumphant priests now embarked, and friend and foe set sail together on January 26, 1611. Later landed the Jesuits in Acadia.Our special
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 5
Why was Port Royal abandoned? There was a radical defect, however, in their scheme of settlement.Our special project presenting the definitive
Parkman Vol I, Part II, Chapter 4
Champlain's most conspicuous merit lies in the light that he threw into the dark places of American geography, and the order that he brought out of
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 3
From the Spanish settlements northward to the pole, there was no domestic hearth, no lodgment of civilized men, save one weak band of Frenchmen,
Parkman Part II, Chapter 2
It was a scheme of high-sounding promise, but in performance less than contemptible. So the first Canadian colonies failed.Our special project