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100 1 _aFinley, John H.
_q(John Huston),
_d1863-1940
245 1 4 _aThe French in the Heart of America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-01
508 _aProduced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The French in the Heart of America" by John H. Finley is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores the legacy of French explorers and pioneers in the Mississippi Valley and their contributions to America's development, shedding light on a captivating period of exploration and settlement. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a deep dive into the stories of French pioneers, reflecting on their adventurous spirit and the challenges they faced. Finley expresses a personal connection to the land he writes about, emphasizing his own roots in the Mississippi Valley and a desire to celebrate the French influence in shaping this region. He hints at future discussions about influential figures such as Jacques Cartier and Samuel Champlain, mapping their journeys and experiences as foundational to the cultural tapestry of America. This opening establishes a thoughtful and narrative-driven approach to a historical exploration that examines not just facts, but the larger significance of these early encounters between French explorers and the land that would eventually become part of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
653 _aFrench -- North America
653 _aMississippi River Valley -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7147
999 _c49138
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