"The Founder of New France" by Charles W. Colby is an exploration biography that delves into the fascinating life of Samuel de Champlain, a pivotal figure in Canadian history. Colby's meticulous historical biography traces Champlain's journey as he navigates the complexities of French exploration and colonialism in 17th-century Canada. Through vivid prose and extensive research, Colby provides insight into Champlain's interactions with indigenous peoples and his role in shaping early North American colonization. This historical biography offers a comprehensive look at the challenges and triumphs of Champlain's endeavors, shedding light on the dynamics of colonial expansion and indigenous relations during the New World exploration era. Colby's narrative skillfully navigates the intricacies of European exploration and the experiences of early settlers in Canada. "The Founder of New France" stands as a testament to Colby's expertise in Canadian history and his ability to bring historical figures to life through detailed analysis and compelling storytelling. With its focus on exploration, colonialism, and the forging of early Canadian identity, this book remains an invaluable resource for understanding the roots of Canadian society and its enduring legacy.

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Excerpt from The Founder of New France a Chronicle of Champlain Champlain's middle life - the period which lies between his first voyage to the St Lawrence and his return from the land of the Onondagas. Not that he had ended his work in 1616. The un agging efforts which he continued to put forth on behalf of the starving colony at Quebec demand all praise. But the years during which he was incessantly engaged in exploration show him at the height of his powers, with health still unimpaired by expo sure and with a soul that courted the unknown. Moreover, this is the period for which we have his own narrative in fullest detail. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

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