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100 1 _aParker, Gilbert,
_d1862-1932
245 1 0 _aOld Quebec: The Fortress of New France
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-30
508 _aE-text prepared by David T. Jones and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Canada (http://www.pgdpcanada.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto)
520 _a"Old Quebec: The Fortress of New France" by Gilbert Parker and Claude Glennon Bryan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the history and significance of Quebec City, particularly during its years as a crucial stronghold for French colonization in North America. The book highlights the founding of Quebec and chronicles the ventures and challenges faced by its early settlers, explorers, and the relationship between the French and Indigenous peoples. The beginning of the text introduces readers to the rich tapestry of Quebec's history, focusing on its foundational figures and events. Early voyages and explorations by Jacques Cartier mark the starting point of French ventures into North America, where the dense forests and vast waterways ignited a fervent desire for exploration. The narrative emphasizes the trials of early explorers as they navigated unfamiliar landscapes, intermingled with local Indigenous tribes, and the aspirations driven by religious zeal and imperial ambition. Furthermore, the text sets the stage for Quebec’s evolution into a vital military and cultural stronghold, laying the groundwork for subsequent chapters dedicated to its development and the fate of its people amidst the pressures of colonial rule and warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aQuébec (Province) -- History
700 1 _aBryan, Claude Glennon,
_d1876-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30367
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