The triumphant priests now embarked, and friend and foe set sail together on January 26, 1611. Later landed the Jesuits in Acadia.Our special
Table of Contents of Francis Parkman's books on French Canada published on this site.
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
Parkman Vol I, Chapter 1
Chapter Title: Early French Adventure in North AmericaToday we begin a new series by one of the greatest American historians, Francis Parkman.