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France and England in North America, Part IV: The Old Régime In Canada

By Francis Parkman
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The volume analyzes the French colonial administration in Canada, exploring how metropolitan authority shaped governance, law, landholding, trade, and settlement. It examines relations and conflicts with Indigenous nations and the role of missionary activity and ecclesiastical disputes in colonial society. Chapters address population and marriage patterns, economic pursuits and the fur trade, debates over alcohol in Indigenous commerce, social mores, and the functioning of local elites and institutions. By combining political events, institutional development, and cultural encounters, the narrative explains both the strengths that sustained the colonial order and the structural weaknesses that contributed to its eventual unraveling.

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Francis Parkman

Francis Parkman (1823-1893) was an American historian and writer, renowned for his detailed accounts of the colonial history of North America. His most significant work, "France and England in North America," is a multi-volume series that explores the complex interactions between French and English settlers and Indigenous peoples during the 17th and 18th centuries. Parkman's meticulous research and vivid narrative style have made his writings a cornerstone of American historical literature. He also authored travel guides, such as the "Historic Handbook of the Northern Tour," which reflect his passion for exploration and history. Parkman's contributions continue to influence the study of early American history.

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