Narrative of a Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico in the Years 1599-1602

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Champlain, Samuel de, 1574-1635

Contributor:

Shaw, Norton, -1868

Wilmere, Alice

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Narrative of a Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico in the Years 1599-1602" by Samuel Champlain is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This narrative recounts Champlain's exploration and experiences in the West Indies and Mexico during his voyages aiming to document the condition of these regions at the turn of the 17th century. The text captures the natural observations, the socio-political landscape, and the cultural encounters Champlain had with different peoples during his travels. The opening of the narrative introduces the manuscript's background and authenticity, noting that it had been preserved for many years before its translation. Initially, it discusses the manuscript's significance and Champlain's meticulous observations during his travels in the Caribbean and to the Spanish-controlled territories in North America. As he prepared for his first voyage to Canada, the narrative hints at his motivations and aspirations for colonization, while also foreshadowing the ensuing adventures and challenges he would face in the uncharted territories, setting the stage for a tale rich in exploration and discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 53.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-05-28