Old Quebec, the city of Champlain

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Weaver, Emily P. (Emily Poynton), 1865-1943.

Contributor:

Weaver, Annie E.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Old Quebec, the city of Champlain" by Emily P. Weaver is a historical account produced in the early 20th century, specifically around 1907. The book aims to encapsulate the significant events that shaped the world-renowned city of Quebec, founded by Samuel de Champlain. Weaver illustrates the historical importance of Quebec as the heart of "New France" and provides a rich narrative about its past, highlighting its military history and cultural heritage. In this work, Weaver traces the life of Samuel de Champlain, detailing his persistent efforts in establishing Quebec, illustrated through various episodes from his exploration and colonization endeavors to the challenges faced in establishing the settlement amidst antagonistic relations with indigenous tribes and rival colonial powers. The narrative covers key moments in Quebec's history, including pivotal battles, the founding of churches, and the struggle for survival during harsh winters. Illustrated with historical prints and vivid descriptions, the book emphasizes the resilience and dedication of Champlain and the early colonists, shedding light on how their endeavors paved the way for Quebec's legacy as a crossroads of cultures and a significant historical landmark. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archive - US.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2015-02-17