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Author:
Fischer, David Hackett, 1935-
Title:
Champlain's dream / David Hackett Fischer.
Edition:
1st Simon & Schuster trade pbk. ed.
Publisher:
Simon & Schuster,
Copyright Date:
2009
Description:
xiii, 834 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Champlain, Samuel de,--1567-1635.
Explorers--America--Biography.
Explorers--France--Biography.
New France--French.--French.
America--French.--French.
Canada--History--To 1763 (New France)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 635-786) and index.
Contents:
Introduction: In search of Champlain -- A leader in the making -- Explorer of Acadia -- Founder of Quebec -- Builder of New France -- Father of French Canada -- Conclusion: a leader's long reach -- Memories of Champlain: images and interpretations, 1608-2008 -- Appendixes.
Summary:
Traces the story of Quebec's founder while explaining his influential perspectives about peaceful colonialism, in a profile that also evaluates his contributions as a soldier, mariner, and cultural diplomat.
ISBN:
9781416593331 (pbk.)
1416593330 (pbk.)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)320196263
Locations:
UNUX074 -- Rod Library (Cedar Falls)
OZAX845 -- Ramaker Library (Orange City)

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