A historical account of the life of King Henry IV of France, focusing on his early years and his connection to the state of Ohio. Porter delves into the religious and political upheavals of 16th century France and how they impacted the life of the future king. This book offers a unique perspective on a fascinating figure in European 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.