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100 1 _aChapais, Thomas,
_d1858-1946
245 1 4 _aThe Great Intendant : A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aChronicles of Canada series: Volume 06
500 _aSee also audiobook PG#23721
500 _aRelease date is 2004-01-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan
520 _a"The Great Intendant: A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672" by Thomas Chapais is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the significant contributions and challenges faced by Jean Talon during his tenure as the Intendant of New France. By focusing on the years 1665 to 1672, the narrative sets the stage for a transformative period in the colony's history, highlighting Talon's pivotal role in its revitalization. At the start of the book, the author introduces the dire circumstances facing the French colony in Canada. Established for over fifty years, New France struggled with a lack of population, resources, and military support due to ongoing conflicts with the Iroquois and negligence from the French government. The opening chapters highlight the arrival of Talon and other new leaders sent by King Louis XIV, who aim to rescue the struggling colony. Talon's background, preparation for his mission, and initial actions to stabilize and develop the region demonstrate his determination to foster growth, defend against threats, and cultivate relationships with settlers and Indigenous peoples. This beginning paints a vivid picture of a critical time in Canadian history and sets the tone for Talon's ambitious plans to rebuild and strengthen New France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cToronto: s.n., 1914
653 _aCanada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
653 _aTalon, Jean, comte d'Orsainville, 1625?-1694
653 _aIntendants -- Canada -- Biography
700 1 _aLangton, H. H.
_q(Hugh Hornby),
_d1862-1953
700 1 _aWrong, George McKinnon,
_d1860-1948
830 0 _aChronicles of Canada series: Volume 06
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4971
999 _c47010
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