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  • The Great Intendant : A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672

    Enriched edition. Unveiling the Legacy of a Pioneer in 17th Century Canada

    by Thomas Chapais, Marcus Hudson ...
    In "The Great Intendant: A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672," Thomas Chapais masterfully encapsulates the transformative years of Jean Talon's governance in New France, bringing to life the socio-economic and political landscape of 17th-century Canada. Through meticulous research and a vivid narrative style, Chapais blends biography with historical analysis, enchanting readers with ... Read more

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  • The Great Intendant: a Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada 1665-1672

    by Thomas Chapais ...
    Part of the Chronicles of Canada series. First published in 1914. According to Wikipedia: "Jean Talon, Count d'Orsainville (January 8, 1626 November 23, 1694) was the first Intendant of New France after Louis Robert (who was Intendant from 1663 to 1665 but never came to New France). Talon was appointed by King Louis XIV and his minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert to serve as the Intendant of Justice, ... Read more

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  • The Great Intendant

    A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672

    by Thomas Chapais ...
    The Great IntendantA Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672This edition features a linked Table of ContentsCONTENTSCHAPTER I TO THE RESCUE OF NEW FRANCECHAPTER II NEW FRANCE IN 1665CHAPTER III THE IROQUOIS SUBDUEDCHAPTER IV A COLONIAL COLBERTCHAPTER V THE INTENDANT AND THE SOVEREIGN COUNCILCHAPTER VI TALON AND THE CLERGYCHAPTER VII TALON’S EVENTFUL JOURNEYCHAPTER VIII RENEWED EFFORTS AND ... Read more

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  • Annals

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    Translated by Cynthia Damon ...
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  • Samuel de Champlain

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