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

    "The Great Intendant: A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672" by Thomas Chapais is a detailed historical account that explores the life and contributions of Jean Talon, the first Intendant of New France. The book delves into Talon's administrative reforms, economic policies, and efforts to develop the colony during a pivotal time in Canadian history. Chapais paints a vivid picture of the ... Read more

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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

    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

    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

    The great intendant: A chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672 traces the revitalization of a struggling colony through the efforts of a determined administrator whose work reshaped its future. The narrative begins by portraying the settlement in a state of weakness, marked by limited population, scarce resources, and persistent external threats. Into this setting arrives a figure tasked with ... Read more

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  • The Great Intendant

    A Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672

    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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    The Loss of the Waterwitch & Other Tales

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  • Runaway Wives and Rogue Feminists

    The Origins of the Women’s Shelter Movement in Canada

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