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100 1 _aParkman, Francis,
_d1823-1893
245 1 0 _aFrance and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_and_England_in_North_America
500 _aRelease date is 2003-02-01
508 _aProduced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
520 _a"France and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work delves into the early attempts of French pioneers to establish their presence in North America, exploring the conflicts between colonists, indigenous peoples, and competing European powers. It examines the dynamics of feudalism and monarchy in contrast to the emerging ideals of liberty and individualism represented by the burgeoning English colonies. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of New France, beginning with the tragedy of the Huguenots in Florida. Parkman introduces readers to key figures and events of early colonization, highlighting the fervent ambitions of French explorers and settlers who sought to conquer and civilize the New World. We learn of Juan Ponce de Leon's quest for the fabled Fountain of Youth, Hernando de Soto's explorations, and the desperate attempts to colonize Florida amidst conflict with indigenous tribes. The narrative outlines the competition between Spain and France, and portrays the early colonists' struggles against the harsh and untamed wilderness, laying the groundwork for deeper discussions that will follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
653 _aChamplain, Samuel de, 1574-1635
653 _aFlorida -- History -- Huguenot colony, 1562-1565
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3721
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