Publisher's Synopsis
The Founder of New France: A Chronicle of Champlain is a historical book written by Charles William Colby and published in 1915. The book is a detailed account of Samuel de Champlain, a French explorer, navigator, and cartographer, who is known as the founder of New France. The book covers Champlain's life from his early years in France to his exploration of the St. Lawrence River and the establishment of Quebec City in 1608. It also delves into Champlain's relationships with the indigenous people of the region, his role in the fur trade, and his efforts to establish a French colony in the New World. The book is based on extensive research and primary sources, including Champlain's own writings and accounts from other explorers and historians of the time. The Founder of New France: A Chronicle of Champlain is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important figures in the history of North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
