The whole system of administration centered in the king who was supposed to direct the whole machine, from its highest functions to its pettiest
Table of Contents of Francis Parkman's books on French Canada published on this site.
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 16
The governor, the intendant, and the supreme council or court, were absolute masters of Canada under the pleasure of the king.Our special
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 15
With such treatment the weaker sort died but the strong survived, and out of this rugged nursing sprang the hardy Canadian race of bush-rangers and
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 14
In his capacity of counsellor, friend, and father to all Canada, he arranged the new settlements near Quebec in the manner which he judged
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 13
If the colony was to grow from within, the new settlers must have wives.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 12
Important discoveries of iron were made; but three generations were destined to pass before the mines were successfully worked.Our special
The Mohawks Chastised
Anxious to surprise the enemy, they pushed on all night amid the moan and roar of the forest; over slippery logs, tangled roots, and oozy mosses;
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 11
This arctic serenity of the elements was varied at times by heavy snow-storms.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 10
There was little thought of the past at Fontainebleau in June, 1661.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada by