La Nation canadienne : Étude Historique sur les Populations Françaises du Nord de L'Amérique

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gailly de Taurines, Ch., 1857-1941

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Nation canadienne" by Ch. Gailly de Taurines is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the origins, development, and significance of French populations in North America, particularly focusing on Canada. The author delves into the evolution of the Canadian identity and discusses the cultural and historical connections to France, emphasizing the emergence of a distinct Canadian nation that transcends simple colonial ties. The opening of the book introduces the notion of a "Canadian nation" and reflects on the historical perceptions held by the French regarding their former colony. It highlights the contrast between the initial indifference towards Canada and the growing recognition of its robust population and rich resources. The author discusses the transformation of the Canadian identity, revealing how the forgotten colony evolved into a thriving community, cherished by its inhabitants. The text sets the stage for a more in-depth analysis of the Canadian socio-political landscape, showcasing themes of nationalism and cultural identity that are central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2011-03-03