Step into the tumultuous world of colonial America in this masterful work of historical narrative. From the founding of Quebec by French explorer Samuel de Champlain, to the epic struggles between England and France for control of the continent, this book is a sweeping saga of war, diplomacy, culture, and survival. With vivid characters, meticulous research, and compelling storytelling, Francis Parkman illuminates the complexities and contradictions that shaped the early history of the United States and Canada. 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.