Between France and New France : life aboard the tall sailing ships / by Gilles Proulx.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Proulx, Gilles, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Navigation--Canada--History--18th century.

Navigation.

Navigation--France--History--18th century.

Seafaring life--Canada--History.

Seafaring life.

Seafaring life--France--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 p.)

Place of Publication:

Toronto, Ontario ; Charlottetown, [Canada] : Dundurn Press Limited, 1984.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Between France and New France is an absorbing look at life abroad the sailing vessels which plied the North Atlantic during the French colonial era in North America.

Contents:

Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Abbreviations and Monetary Unit; Introduction; Maritime Traffic and Outfit of Vessels; The French navy; The merchant marine; Maritime traffic; Operations of the French royal navy; Port activities; The Atlantic Course; Courses and markers; Speed and distances; Climate and averages; Dangers and safety measures; Travelling up the St. Lawrence; The People and their Occupations; The crew; The passengers; Crew members' duties; Life Aboard Ship; Routine and sleeping quarters; Diet; Illness and medical treatment; Religious practice

Insubordination and disciplineRecreation; Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index of Tables; Index of Names; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; V; W; Z

Notes:

Translation of: Entre France et Nouvelle-France.

Published in co-operation with Parks Canada and the Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services Canada.

Includes indexes.

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-77070-049-8

1-282-80875-3

9786612808753

1-281-95773-9

9786611957735

1-55488-095-5

OCLC:

431568973