Twenty livres were given to each youth who married before the age of twenty, and to each girl who married before the age of sixteen.Our special
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
Tracy’s New York Campaign
The destruction of the Mohawk towns had produced a deep effect.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada by
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
The Company of the West
Louis XIV. was resolved that a new France should be added to the old.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada
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