On Cartier's third voyage he pursued his course, sailed three leagues and a half up the St. Lawrence, and anchored off the mouth of the River of Cap
Cartier Explores Upper St. Lawrence River
Cartier saw a different scene. East, west, and south, the mantling forest was over all, and the broad blue ribbon of the great river glistened amid a
Verrazzano and Cartier
Verrazzano coasted the seaboard of Maine, and sailed northward as far as Newfoundland, whence, provisions failing, he steered for France.Our
Failure to Establish First Colony
Today's installment concludes Cartier Explores Canada,our selection from The History of Canada under French Regime by Henry H. Miles published in
Cartier’s Third Voyage Begins
After a protracted passage of twelve weeks, the fleet arrived at Stadacona.Continuing Cartier Explores Canada,our selection from The History of
Cartier Returns Home
France was now engaged in a foreign war; and at the same time the minds of the people were distracted by religious dissensions.Continuing Cartier
Winter in Canada
Arriving at Stadacona on the 11th, measures were taken for maintenance and security during the approaching winter.Continuing Cartier Explores
Cartier’s Second Voyage Begins
It was in every way better equipped than that of the preceding year, and consisted of three ships, manned by one hundred ten sailors.Continuing
Cartier Explores Newfoundland Coast
Natives were very poor and anxious to trade with these new-comers.Continuing Cartier Explores Canada,our selection from The History of Canada