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100 1 _aWinsor, Justin,
_d1831-1897
245 1 0 _aNarrative and Critical History of America, Vol. 5 (of 8) :
_bThe English and French in North America 1689-1763
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-03-16
508 _aE-text prepared by Giovanni Fini, Dianna Adair, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana)
520 _a"Narrative and Critical History of America, Vol. 5 (of 8)" by Justin Winsor is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the French and English colonial experiences in North America from 1689 to 1763, shedding light on the interactions, conflicts, and industries that shaped early American history. The book is structured to provide comprehensive insights into the development of these colonies, particularly through the lens of key events, influential characters, and critical essays on various topics. The opening of this volume delves into the complexities of the French occupation in Canada and Louisiana, highlighting the challenges faced by settlers and traders during this tumultuous period. It discusses how the prosperity of French colonies hinged on the fur trade and the precarious existence of farmers who often diverted their energies to more lucrative, yet dangerous, trading ventures. Through the lives and decisions of key figures like Frontenac, de Vaudreuil, and Iberville, the text sets the stage for understanding the regional dynamics and conflicts that eventually influenced the larger struggle for dominance in North America. It establishes a narrative that explores the socio-political environment, emphasizing the struggle between various European powers and their alliances with indigenous tribes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerica -- Discovery and exploration
653 _aUnited States -- History
653 _aAmerica -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/51470
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