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Champlain's Dream by David Hackett Fischer (2009, PB) 1st Printing, LN
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- Condition
- Like New
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- ISBN
- 9781416593331
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
1416593330
ISBN-13
9781416593331
eBay Product ID (ePID)
72045451
Product Key Features
Book Title
Champlain's Dream
Number of Pages
848 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Topic
Cultural Heritage, Canada / Pre-Confederation (To 1867), Adventurers & Explorers, North America, Expeditions & Discoveries, Historical
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
37.9 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
"A lucid portrait of a man given too little attention in standard American textbooks. Fischer's work should make it impossible to ignore Champlain's contributions henceforth."--Kirkus Reviews(Starred), " Champlain's Dream is a comprehensive, exhaustively researched, yet always lively biography. Besides narrating a life it also, as its title suggests, tells the story of Champlain's vision for North America, which, Fischer maintains, was one of tolerance and humanity and remains worthy of admiration today." -- Boston Globe, "The definitive biography of Samuel de Champlain...Fischer once again displays a staggering and wide research...[an] epic story [and] outstanding work." -- Publishers Weekly (Starred), "Champlain's Dreamis a comprehensive, exhaustively researched, yet always lively biography. Besides narrating a life it also, as its title suggests, tells the story of Champlain's vision for North America, which, Fischer maintains, was one of tolerance and humanity and remains worthy of admiration today."--Boston Globe, " Champlain's Dream is a comprehensive, exhaustively researched, yet always lively biography. Besides narrating a life it also, as its title suggests, tells the story of Champlain's vision for North America, which, Fischer maintains, was one of tolerance and humanity and remains worthy of admiration today."-- Boston Globe, "A lucid portrait of a man given too little attention in standard American textbooks. Fischer's work should make it impossible to ignore Champlain's contributions henceforth."-- Kirkus Reviews (Starred), "A lucid portrait of a man given too little attention in standard American textbooks. Fischer's work should make it impossible to ignore Champlain's contributions henceforth." -- Kirkus Reviews (Starred), "The definitive biography of Samuel de Champlain...Fischer once again displays a staggering and wide research...[an] epic story [and] outstanding work."-- Publishers Weekly (Starred), "To the 'father of New France' [David Hackett] Fischer applies his signature blend of social history and classic narrative." -- The Wall Street Journal, "Narrating Champlain's activities in North America is where Fischer excels, both in his chronicle of events and his analysis of Champlain's leadership, political and commercial backing, and diplomacy with the native peoples. Fischer's comprehensive, incisive portrayal will enthrall the Age of Discovery audience."--Booklist(Starred), "Narrating Champlain's activities in North America is where Fischer excels, both in his chronicle of events and his analysis of Champlain's leadership, political and commercial backing, and diplomacy with the native peoples. Fischer's comprehensive, incisive portrayal will enthrall the Age of Discovery audience." -- Booklist (Starred), "The definitive biography of Samuel de Champlain...Fischer once again displays a staggering and wide research...[an] epic story [and] outstanding work."--Publishers Weekly(Starred), "Narrating Champlain's activities in North America is where Fischer excels, both in his chronicle of events and his analysis of Champlain's leadership, political and commercial backing, and diplomacy with the native peoples. Fischer's comprehensive, incisive portrayal will enthrall the Age of Discovery audience."-- Booklist (Starred), "To the 'father of New France' [David Hackett] Fischer applies his signature blend of social history and classic narrative."--The Wall Street Journal, "To the 'father of New France' [David Hackett] Fischer applies his signature blend of social history and classic narrative."-- The Wall Street Journal
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
971.01/13092 B
Synopsis
Winner of the Pritzker Literature Award for Lifetime Achievement in Military Writing In this sweeping, enthralling biography, acclaimed historian David Hackett Fischer brings to life the remarkable Samuel de Champlain--soldier, spy, master mariner, explorer, cartographer, artist, and Father of New France. Born on France's Atlantic coast, Champlain grew to manhood in a country riven by religious warfare. The historical record is unclear on whether Champlain was baptized Protestant or Catholic, but he fought in France's religious wars for the man who would become Henri IV, one of France's greatest kings, and like Henri, he was religiously tolerant in an age of murderous sectarianism. Champlain was also a brilliant navigator. He went to sea as a boy and over time acquired the skills that allowed him to make twenty-seven Atlantic crossings without losing a ship. But we remember Champlain mainly as a great explorer. On foot and by ship and canoe, he traveled through what are now six Canadian provinces and five American states. Over more than thirty years he founded, colonized, and administered French settlements in North America. Sailing frequently between France and Canada, he maneuvered through court intrigue in Paris and negotiated among more than a dozen Indian nations in North America to establish New France. Champlain had early support from Henri IV and later Louis XIII, but the Queen Regent Marie de Medici and Cardinal Richelieu opposed his efforts. Despite much resistance and many defeats, Champlain, by his astonishing dedication and stamina, finally established France's New World colony. He tried constantly to maintain peace among Indian nations that were sometimes at war with one another, but when he had to, he took up arms and forcefully imposed a new balance of power, proving himself a formidable strategist and warrior. Throughout his three decades in North America, Champlain remained committed to a remarkable vision, a Grand Design for France's colony. He encouraged intermarriage among the French colonists and the natives, and he insisted on tolerance for Protestants. He was a visionary leader, especially when compared to his English and Spanish contemporaries--a man who dreamed of humanity and peace in a world of cruelty and violence. This superb biography, the first in decades, is as dramatic and exciting as the life it portrays. Deeply researched, it is illustrated throughout with many contemporary images and maps, including several drawn by Champlain himself.
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- _***k (245)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseAbsolutely a great purchase experience. Excellent quality item in condition as described or better. An excellent value. Also, fast shipping, and very well-packaged. Communicative and courteous seller. Couldn’t be happier!!
- 7***a (662)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThe seller was very responsive, friendly and helpful. The overseas delivery went very smoothly and the book was beautifully packed. The item was exactly as described and I am very pleased with it. Thanks very much to an excellent trustworthy seller.Dragonflies by Philip Corbet (HC, 1960) (#306039537754)
- e***n (1180)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThe only dealer who was able to confirm that a CD included in the book was still present. Copy in near mint condition and packed well ( not thrown into a flimsy bubble bag). Very positive transaction!