France and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World

Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 4.4
Word count
595K words
Chapters
60

Tags

English Originals World History North American FrontierDiscoveryColonial ExplorationColonial RivalryWilderness SurvivalFrench ExplorersHistorical NarrativeDocumentary StyleNew WorldColonial Expansion

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. France and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World. Author: Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893. Language: English. Class: F1001: North America local history: Canada. Release Date: Feb 1, 2003

Editor's review

France and England in North America, Part I: Pioneers of France in the New World is the first part of Francis Parkman's series on North American colonial history, focusing on the early French exploration of the New World. Parkman is known for narrative history writing; this volume weaves exploration, missionary work, and colonial conflict into a highly readable historical narrative and belongs to Canadian and North American local history. Project Gutenberg's free electronic edition makes this classic historical source readily accessible, suitable for systematic reading by readers interested in North American colonial history and the Anglo-French contest for North America. When reading, it is advisable first to grasp the timeline and main figures before entering details, so as not to be overwhelmed by unfamiliar place names and personal names. Note that this is an English original written quite early, with the style of nineteenth-century historical writing and the limitations of its era's perspective; readers should read critically and consult modern general histories for comparison.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the table of contents and chapter titles first, and sort out the timeline and main figures before entering the main text.
  2. Prepare a map or online mapping tool and locate the place names mentioned while reading.
  3. Summarize each chapter's events in a few sentences after finishing it, to help remember complex personal relationships.
  4. Read alongside a modern general history of North American colonization to supplement background and perspective.

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Contents

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FAQ

Which part of the series is this book? This book is the first part of Parkman's North American history series, subtitled Pioneers of France in the New World, and mainly recounts the early French exploration of the New World. To continue reading, look for subsequent volumes in series order.
Is the English original difficult to read? This book was written in the nineteenth century, with long sentences and dense personal and place names; it is more difficult than modern popular history. Readers should have relatively good English reading ability and read with maps and background materials, or they may give up midway.
Is the historical narrative in the book still reliable today? Parkman's work is classic narrative history, but its writing carries the perspectives and limitations of the nineteenth century. When reading, treat it as a historical narrative text and also consult modern historical scholarship, remaining critical of its character evaluations and narrative tendencies.
Does the electronic edition include annotations and maps? The Project Gutenberg electronic edition is organized mainly around the main text; whether it includes annotations or maps depends on the specific downloaded version. If maps are needed for understanding, it is advisable to prepare a historical map of North America or use online mapping tools for reference while reading.

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About the author

Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 Author

Francis Parkman (1823-1893) was an American historian known for his studies of the English and French struggle for colonial supremacy in North America. The library holds 16 of his works, chiefly the France and England in North America series, including Pioneers of France in the New World, The Jesuits in North America, The Discovery of the Great West, A Half-Century of Conflict, and Montcalm and Wolfe, as well as The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada. These works are notable for detailed narrative, careful use of sources, and attention to colonial expansion, religious missions, and Indian warfare. Combining scholarship with readability, they have had a lasting influence on the study of early North American colonial history. Public information is limited, so biographical details are omitted here.