02391cam a22003373u 4500 6653 UtSlPG 20260610133155.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1001 Champlain, Samuel de, 1574-1635 Voyages of Samuel De Champlain — Volume 01 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-10-01 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 "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.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Canada New France -- Discovery and exploration America -- Discovery and exploration -- French Otis, Charles P. (Charles Pomeroy), 1840-1888 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6653 48649 48649