On the strand between the water and the cliffs Champlain's axemen fell to their work. Champlain founds Quebec and makes history.Our special
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
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 5
Why was Port Royal abandoned? There was a radical defect, however, in their scheme of settlement.Our special project presenting the definitive
Parkman Vol I, Part II, Chapter 4
Champlain's most conspicuous merit lies in the light that he threw into the dark places of American geography, and the order that he brought out of
Parkman Vol. 1 Part II, Chapter 3
From the Spanish settlements northward to the pole, there was no domestic hearth, no lodgment of civilized men, save one weak band of Frenchmen,
Parkman Part II, Chapter 2
It was a scheme of high-sounding promise, but in performance less than contemptible. So the first Canadian colonies failed.Our special project
Parkman Vol I, Chapter 1
Chapter Title: Early French Adventure in North AmericaToday we begin a new series by one of the greatest American historians, Francis Parkman.