02403cam a22003253u 4500 35476 UtSlPG 20260610133817.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 05037461 UtSlPG fr iso639-1 F1001 Gailly de Taurines, Ch., 1857-1941 La Nation canadienne : Étude Historique sur les Populations Françaises du Nord de L'Amérique Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-03-03 Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "La Nation canadienne" by Ch. Gailly de Taurines is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the origins, development, and significance of French populations in North America, particularly focusing on Canada. The author delves into the evolution of the Canadian identity and discusses the cultural and historical connections to France, emphasizing the emergence of a distinct Canadian nation that transcends simple colonial ties. The opening of the book introduces the notion of a "Canadian nation" and reflects on the historical perceptions held by the French regarding their former colony. It highlights the contrast between the initial indifference towards Canada and the growing recognition of its robust population and rich resources. The author discusses the transformation of the Canadian identity, revealing how the forgotten colony evolved into a thriving community, cherished by its inhabitants. The text sets the stage for a more in-depth analysis of the Canadian socio-political landscape, showcasing themes of nationalism and cultural identity that are central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified French Canadians Canada https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35476 76319 76319