Publisher's Synopsis
The Passing of New France by William Wood is a historical book that explores the decline and fall of French colonial power in North America. The book covers the period from the early explorations of Jacques Cartier in the 16th century to the final defeat of French forces in the Seven Years' War in the mid-18th century.The author provides a detailed account of the major events and personalities that shaped the history of New France, including the founding of Quebec City, the fur trade, the conflicts with the Iroquois, and the role of the Catholic Church in the colony. The book also examines the political and economic factors that contributed to the decline of French power in North America, such as the growing strength of the British colonies and the changing priorities of the French government.Throughout the book, Wood offers insightful analysis and interpretation of the historical events, drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources. He also provides vivid descriptions of the people and places involved, bringing the history of New France to life for modern readers.Overall, The Passing of New France is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North America, colonialism, and the struggle for power between European nations in the 17th and 18th centuries.The British halted for the night a few miles short of the north end of the lake. Next morning; the 6th, they set out again in time to land about noon within four miles of Ticonderoga in a straight line. There were two routes by which an army could march from Lake George to Lake Champlain. The first, the short way, was to go eastward across the four-mile valley. The second was twice as far, north and then east, all the way round through the woods. Since the valley road led to a bridge which Montcalm had blown up, Lord Howe went round through the woods with a party of rangers to see if that way would do.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.