Bison Books/University of Nebraska Press, 1996. First Thus. Soft cover. Fine. 8vo - over 7. Bison Books/University of Nebraska Press, 1996. Trade Paperback in Fine Condition. First Bison Books Edition, by Colin G. Calloway. Originally published in 1865. This is a reprint of the 1885 revised edition. This edition revised with additions. Doesn't appear to have been read. Bright and clean pictorial wrappers designed by A. Shahan with illustration the courtesy of the Library of Congress. Spain and France made claims in the New World in the 16th century but failed to establish dominion over North America. Francis Parkman, author of "The Oregon Trail" and "The Conspiracy of Pontiac", tells why in this book. The first part deals with the attempts of the Spanish and French Huguenots to occupy Florida and the second part with the expeditions of Jacques Cartier and Samuel de Champlain in Canada and Acadia. 473 pages indexed. 8 x 5.25 inches. 1996, Books/University of Nebraska Press, Lincoln, Nebraska and London, England.

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Bookseller: The Parnassus BookShop (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 029894
Title: Pioneers of France in the New World
Author: Parkman, Francis
Format/Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Thus
Binding: Paperback
ISBN 10: 0803287445
ISBN 13: 9780803287440
Publisher: Bison Books/University of Nebraska Press
Place of Publication: U.s.a.
Date Published: 1996
Size: 8vo - over 7
Keywords: CANADA, HISTORY; HUGUENOTS; FLORIDA; JACQUES CARTIER; SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN; FRENCH COLONIAL HISTORY, NORTH AMERICA;
X weight: 0 oz

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