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France Before the French and Indian War
A growing disrespect for king, ministry, and clergy was beginning to prepare the catastrophe that was still some forty years in the future.Our
Memorial Day, 2023
Today is Memorial Day. We remember the sacrifice of those who served the United States of America.This year we're remembering the time during
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Volume 7 of our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada by Francis Parkman, one of America's greatest
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In due time the prisoners reached Montreal, whence they were sent to Quebec; and in the course of the next year those who remained alive were
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