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Champlain's Dream by David Hackett Fischer (2008, Hardcover)

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In this sweeping, enthralling biography, acclaimed historian David Hackett Fischer brings to life the remarkable Samuel de Champlain -- soldier, spy, master mariner, explorer, cartographer, artist, and Father of New France. Born on France's Atlantic coast, Champlain grew to manhood in a country riven by religious warfare. The historical record is unclear on whether Champlain was baptized Protestant or Catholic, but he fought in France's religious wars for the man who would become Henri IV, one of France's greatest kings, and like Henri, he was religiously tolerant in an age of murderous sectarianism. Champlain was also a brilliant navigator. He went to sea as a boy and over time acquired the skills that allowed him to make twenty-seven Atlantic crossings without losing a ship. But we remember Champlain mainly as a great explorer. On foot and by ship and canoe, he traveled through what are now six Canadian provinces and five American states. Over more than thirty years he founded, colonized, and administered French settlements in North America. Sailing frequently between France and Canada, he maneuvered through court intrigue in Paris and negotiated among more than a dozen Indian nations in North America to establish New France. Champlain had early support from Henri IV and later Louis XIII, but the Queen Regent Marie de Medici and Cardinal Richelieu opposed his efforts. Despite much resistance and many defeats, Champlain, by his astonishing dedication and stamina, finally established France's New World colony. He tried constantly to maintain peace among Indian nations that were sometimes at war with one another, but when he had to, he took up arms and forcefully imposed a new balance of power, proving himself a formidable strategist and warrior. Throughout his three decades in North America, Champlain remained committed to a remarkable vision, a Grand Design for France's colony. He encouraged intermarriage among the French colonists and the natives, and he insisted on tolerance for Protestants. He was a visionary leader, especially when compared to his English and Spanish contemporaries -- a man who dreamed of humanity and peace in a world of cruelty and violence. This superb biography, the first in decades, is as dramatic and exciting as the life it portrays. Deeply researched, it is illustrated throughout with many contemporary images and maps, including several drawn by Champlain himself.

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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
1416593322
ISBN-13
9781416593324
eBay Product ID (ePID)
65935777

Product Key Features

Book Title
Champlain's Dream
Author
David Hackett Fischer
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Adventurers & Explorers, North America, Expeditions & Discoveries, Historical, Canada / Pre-Confederation (To 1867)
Publication Year
2008
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Number of Pages
848 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.9in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
44.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
F1030.1.F54 2008
Reviews
"Narrating Champlain's activities in North America is where Fischer excels, both in his chronicle of events and his analysis of Champlain's leadership, political and commercial backing, and diplomacy with the native peoples. Fischer's comprehensive, incisive portrayal will enthrall the Age of Discovery audience."--Booklist(Starred), "A lucid portrait of a man given too little attention in standard American textbooks. Fischer's work should make it impossible to ignore Champlain's contributions henceforth."--Kirkus Reviews(Starred), "The definitive biography of Samuel de Champlain...Fischer once again displays a staggering and wide research...[an] epic story [and] outstanding work."--Publishers Weekly(Starred), "Champlain's Dreamis a comprehensive, exhaustively researched, yet always lively biography. Besides narrating a life it also, as its title suggests, tells the story of Champlain's vision for North America, which, Fischer maintains, was one of tolerance and humanity and remains worthy of admiration today."--Boston Globe, "To the 'father of New France' [David Hackett] Fischer applies his signature blend of social history and classic narrative."--The Wall Street Journal
Copyright Date
2008
Lccn
2008-016286
Dewey Decimal
971.01/13092 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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by dylanesqAug 17, 2021
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In my opinion this large volume of work is a critical (and should be an ESSENTIAL read for all Canadians and North Americans who are serious in reviewing the relationship between Native residents and the colonial, invading Europeans. No one other than Samuel de Champlain demonstrated the need to have a RELATIONSHIP between the 10,000 year residents and the overwhelming surge of the then 'New World'.
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