Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Francis Parkman

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

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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.Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Francis Parkman by Francis ParkmanAuthor: Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893,Language: English, Class: F1001: North America local history: Canada, Release Date: Jan 27, 2019

Editor's review

This is not a complete historical work but an index of Francis Parkman's works published on Project Gutenberg, listing entries and information about his writings—a reference text. Parkman was a nineteenth-century American historical writer whose works largely concern North American colonization and the Anglo-French contest for America; the index's value lies in providing entry points and title leads to his public-domain works rather than continuous narrative. It suits readers who have decided to read Parkman and need a survey of his titles, and staff compiling public-domain bibliographies. Those expecting historical narrative or literary description will not find it here; it is more like a reading list. Use it as navigation to select specific works, not for reading straight through.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers preparing to read Parkman who need an overview of his titles
Libraries or researchers compiling public-domain ebook bibliographies and source leads
History enthusiasts interested in North American colonial history who want to search works by author

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking continuous historical narrative or literary description
Researchers needing full scholarly annotation and textual collation
Those wanting a single North American history primer to read straight through

Reading tips

Browse the index entries first, identify works of interest, then find the corresponding full texts to read.
Treat it as a search tool rather than a book to read; consult as needed rather than reading cover to cover.
Consider the era in which Parkman wrote and note his narrative stance and period limitations.

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FAQ

Is this book one of Parkman's historical works?

No. It is an index of Parkman's works published on Project Gutenberg, summarizing titles and entry information; it contains no continuous historical narrative. Readers should use it as a bibliographic tool to locate his specific works.

How should an index text be used?

Consult it as needed: look at the entries to identify a work you want, then find that work's full text. It provides no narrative content, so reading it cover to cover serves little purpose. For bibliography work, use it to check titles and edition leads.

What do Parkman's works mainly cover?

According to the sources, his works are classified under North American local history, especially relating to Canada. He is generally classed as a nineteenth-century American historical writer, and his works largely concern North American colonization and the Anglo-French contest for America; specific titles can be checked in this index before choosing what to read.

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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.