Who were answerable for these offences against Christianity and civilization?Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in
Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 17
A hundred and four persons, chiefly women and children half naked from their beds, were tomahawked, shot, or killed by slower and more painful
French Failure at Pemaquid
The keen military eye of Frontenac saw the danger involved in the re-establishment of Pemaquid.Our special project presenting the definitive
Villebon in Acadia
One thing was indispensable. A blow must be struck that would encourage and excite the Abenakis.Our special project presenting the definitive
Acadia, a Lawless Land
The new governor was ordered to require him to abandon "his vagabond life among the Indians," cease all trade with the English, and establish a
Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 16
The contest for territorial mastery was fourfold: first, for the control of the west; secondly, for that of Hudson's Bay; thirdly, for that of
Rivalry and Strife in Canada
At first, Frontenac showed great moderation, but grew vehement and then violent, as the dispute proceeded.Our special project presenting the
Parkman Vol. 5, Chapter 15
The winter that followed the arrival of the furs from the upper lakes was a season of gayety without precedent since the war began.Our special
Frontenac Triumphant
A fleet sailed up the St. Lawrence, freighted with soldiers and supplies. The horizon of Canada was brightening.Our special project presenting