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Title: The French in the Heart of America
Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The French in the Heart of America" by John H. Finley is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores the legacy of French explorers and pioneers in the Mississippi Valley and their contributions to America's development, shedding light on a captivating period of exploration and settlement. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a deep dive into the stories of French pioneers, reflecting on their adventurous spirit and the challenges they faced. Finley expresses a personal connection to the land he writes about, emphasizing his own roots in the Mississippi Valley and a desire to celebrate the French influence in shaping this region. He hints at future discussions about influential figures such as Jacques Cartier and Samuel Champlain, mapping their journeys and experiences as foundational to the cultural tapestry of America. This opening establishes a thoughtful and narrative-driven approach to a historical exploration that examines not just facts, but the larger significance of these early encounters between French explorers and the land that would eventually become part of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940
EBook No.: 7147
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject: French -- North America
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The French in the Heart of America
Note: Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Anne Soulard, Tiffany Vergon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The French in the Heart of America" by John H. Finley is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The work explores the legacy of French explorers and pioneers in the Mississippi Valley and their contributions to America's development, shedding light on a captivating period of exploration and settlement. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage for a deep dive into the stories of French pioneers, reflecting on their adventurous spirit and the challenges they faced. Finley expresses a personal connection to the land he writes about, emphasizing his own roots in the Mississippi Valley and a desire to celebrate the French influence in shaping this region. He hints at future discussions about influential figures such as Jacques Cartier and Samuel Champlain, mapping their journeys and experiences as foundational to the cultural tapestry of America. This opening establishes a thoughtful and narrative-driven approach to a historical exploration that examines not just facts, but the larger significance of these early encounters between French explorers and the land that would eventually become part of the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Finley, John H. (John Huston), 1863-1940
EBook No.: 7147
Published: Dec 1, 2004
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject: French -- North America
Subject: Mississippi River Valley -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.