Old Quebec: The Fortress of New France by Gilbert Parker and Claude Glennon Bryan
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"Old Quebec: The Fortress of New France" by Gilbert Parker and Claude Glennon Bryan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history and significance of Quebec City, particularly during its years as a crucial stronghold for French colonization in North America. The book highlights the founding of Quebec and chronicles the ventures and challenges faced by its early settlers, explorers, and the relationship between
the French and Indigenous peoples. The beginning of the text introduces readers to the rich tapestry of Quebec's history, focusing on its foundational figures and events. Early voyages and explorations by Jacques Cartier mark the starting point of French ventures into North America, where the dense forests and vast waterways ignited a fervent desire for exploration. The narrative emphasizes the trials of early explorers as they navigated unfamiliar landscapes, intermingled with local Indigenous tribes, and the aspirations driven by religious zeal and imperial ambition. Furthermore, the text sets the stage for Quebec’s evolution into a vital military and cultural stronghold, laying the groundwork for subsequent chapters dedicated to its development and the fate of its people amidst the pressures of colonial rule and warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Parker, Gilbert, 1862-1932 |
|---|---|
| Author | Bryan, Claude Glennon, 1876- |
| LoC No. | 03025903 |
| Title | Old Quebec: The Fortress of New France |
| Credits | E-text prepared by David T. Jones and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Canada (www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (www.archive.org/details/toronto) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Québec (Province) -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30367 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30367-3 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 753 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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