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
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 9
Laval, vicar apostolic and titular bishop of Petraea, wished to become in title, as in fact, bishop of Quebec.Our special project presenting the
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