Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01 by Samuel de Champlain
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"Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01" by Samuel de Champlain is a historical account written in the late 19th century that details the life and explorations of Samuel de Champlain, a key figure in the early French colonization of the Americas. The text offers a comprehensive look at his voyages, interactions with Indigenous peoples, and his role in the establishment of New France, showcasing both his navigational prowess and enduring
legacy in exploration. The opening of the volume focuses on Champlain's early life, specifically his background in Brouage, France. It introduces his family, childhood experiences, and the socio-political context of the time, including the religious conflicts that shaped his upbringing. Champlain's fascination with the sea and navigation is highlighted, as well as his practical experiences that informed his later explorations. This section outlines the challenges he faced, setting the stage for his future endeavors in mapping and exploring the North American coasts, particularly during the turbulent period of the late 16th century. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Champlain, Samuel de, 1574-1635 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Otis, Charles P. (Charles Pomeroy), 1840-1888 |
| Title | Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01 |
| Credits | Produced by Karl Hagen, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team, from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Canada |
| Subject | New France -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 6653 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-06653-0 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Feb 3, 2016 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 968 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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