Valiant La Veranrye (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Moore, Irene

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332749143 ISBN 13 : 9781332749140

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the bold life of a Canadian explorer who opened the West and reshaped a continent.

This biographical study chronicles Pierre Gaultier de Varennes, Sieur de La Verendrye, a 17th–18th century frontier leader whose courage and steady leadership helped push French and Canadian exploration into new lands. Drawing on his journals, letters, and historical records, it traces his family roots, the people who joined him, and the challenges they faced before the western seas were finally sought. The book presents the man as both a daring adventurer and a thoughtful organizer who valued his men, his traders, and the indigenous communities whose cooperation shaped the journey.

You’ll explore how he built and managed a chain of trading posts, navigated difficult diplomacy with Native nations, and kept faith with a grand vision—even when funds, supply lines, and political support were uncertain. The narrative blends personal courage with a broader history of exploration, making the era tangible through vivid scenes of rivers, forts, and long migrations.

- A clear portrait of La Verendrye’s motivations, leadership, and setbacks during key expeditions
- Insights into how family, commerce, and empire influenced westward exploration
- Details of life at frontier forts, the logistics of travel, and the role of diplomacy
- Context for Canada’s and France’s roles in shaping North American exploration

Ideal for readers of Canadian history, frontier biography, and the stories behind great exploratory missions.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332749143
• ISBN 13: 9781332749140
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 387
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