In this detailed historical survey, James B Pollard provides a comprehensive account of the eastern regions of New France, from the earliest European explorations to the end of French rule in North America. Drawing on primary sources and archival research, Pollard sheds new light on the economic, social, and political history of this important region. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of Canada or the French colonial period in North America.

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