Thus did New France rush into collision with the redoubted warriors of the Iroquois. Here the long conflict France versus Iroquois began.Our
Champlain Attacks Iroquois
The scene is a familiar one to many a tourist; and perhaps, standing at sunset on the peaceful strand, Champlain saw what a roving student of this
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 10
While Pontgrave remained in charge of Quebec, Champlain entered at once on his long meditated explorations, by which, like La Salle seventy years
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
Acadia Decimated Remains French
His work done, and, as he thought, the French settlements of Acadia effectually blotted out, Acadia decimated, Argall set sail for Virginia.Our
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
Paris Womens’ Influence
The knife of Ravaillac had done its work. Henry the Fourth was dead. Here we see the Paris womens' influence.Our special project presenting the