A Historical Geography of the British Colonies, Vol. V by Lucas
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| Author | Lucas, Charles Prestwood, Sir, 1853-1931 |
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| Title |
A Historical Geography of the British Colonies, Vol. V
Canada—Part I, Historical |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Ron Swanson |
| Summary | "A Historical Geography of the British Colonies, Vol. V" by C. P. Lucas is a detailed historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume, focused on Canada and specifically on the era of New France, explores the intricate and significant colonial history of France in North America, its interactions with local Indigenous populations, and its eventual competition with British colonial interests. The book discusses the motivations behind colonization, geographical contexts, and the evolution of settlement patterns in what is now Canada. The opening of the work sets the stage by providing a chronological account of early European exploration in North America, detailing the British possessions in the region and contextualizing their acquisition. It examines the motivations of various explorers, including John Cabot and Samuel de Champlain, while emphasizing the role of geography in the development of colonial strategies. The text discusses how North America was slower to attract settlers compared to Central and South America, and introduces key themes such as the dynamics between European powers, the influence of geography on colonization efforts, and the role of Indigenous peoples in the historical narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JV: Political science: Colonies and colonization, International migration |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 34080 |
| Release Date | Oct 16, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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