
audiobook
by F.-X. (François-Xavier) Garneau
HISTOIRE - DU - CANADA - DEPUIS SA DÉCOUVERTE JUSQU'A NOS JOURS. - PAR - F. X. GARNEAU.
LIVRE IX.
LIVRE X.
LIVRE XI.
LIVRE XII
APPENDICE.
SOMMAIRES.
This volume continues a sweeping narrative of Canada’s evolution, turning its focus to the turbulent years of the Seven Years’ War. It sets the stage by contrasting the restless moods of France and England, detailing the shifting ministries, court intrigues, and philosophical currents that shaped policy just before the conflict ignited in North America.
Within these pages, the author paints a vivid picture of early campaigns: the daring raids on Acadian settlements, the clash at Monongahela, and the precarious defenses of the Canadian frontier. Readers hear the anxieties of sparsely armed colonists, the interplay of French, British, and Indigenous forces, and the looming specter of famine that strained the fledgling settlements. The account balances political analysis with on‑the‑ground reportage, offering a clear, engaging portrait of a continent on the brink of transformation.
Language
fr
Duration
~13 hours (749K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Rénald Lévesque (This book was created from images provided by Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec.)
Release date
2008-11-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1809–1866
A leading 19th-century French-Canadian historian, poet, and civil servant, he is best known for writing a landmark history of Canada that helped defend and affirm French-Canadian identity. His work became a lasting cultural touchstone in Quebec.
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