A concise history of Canada, from pre-Columbian times to the early 19th century. Originally published in French in the early 19th century by Joseph-François Perrault, a Canadian historian and journalist, this work covers the major events and figures in Canadian history, including exploration, colonization, and the struggle for independence. A must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history! This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.