02337cam a22003253u 4500 53000 UtSlPG 20260610134224.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 15028009 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F1001 Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 France and England in North America, Part IV: The Old Régime In Canada France and England in North America, Part IV: The Old Regime In Canada Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-09-07 Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive "France and England in North America, Part IV: The Old Régime In Canada" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the early history of Canada, focusing on the French colonial administration during the times of Louis XIV and the challenges faced by the fledgling settlements, particularly their interactions with the Iroquois people. It presents a detailed examination of the political and social structures that emerged and evolved in the region during this tumultuous period. At the start of the work, Parkman outlines the dire circumstances facing the Canadian colonies in the mid-17th century, detailing how they were besieged by various indigenous tribes, notably the Iroquois. The narrative introduces key figures such as Jesuit missionaries who played a crucial role in these early confrontations, describing their bold missions and the supernatural beliefs that guided their actions. As tensions escalate, the Jesuits navigate the complexities of diplomacy and religious conversion against a backdrop of violence and chaos, highlighting both the spiritual fervor and the harsh realities of colonial life during this era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53000 93834 93834