Samuel de Champlain before 1604
Des Sauvages and other Documents Related to the Period
Description
The French explorer, surveyor, cartographer, and diplomat Samuel de Champlain (c. 1575-1635) is often called the Father of New France for founding the settlement that became Quebec City, governing New France, and mapping much of the St. Lawrence and eastern Great Lakes region. Champlain was also a prolific writer who documented his experiences in the Americas, including his travels, impressions of the New World, and encounters and alliances with native peoples.
Reviews
"Samuel de Champlain before 1604 is the definitive edition of the early documents by or about Champlain, correcting numerous errors in previous publications." Ontario Professional Surveyor
"The importance of Des Sauvages to the history, exploration, and settlement of Canada is apparent in Champlain's remarkable prescience in recognizing the necessity of friendly Native relations and the critical role of the canoe as a means of travel in the