List of Illustrations; Preface; Abbreviations and Monetary Unit; Introduction; Maritime Traffic and Outfit of Vessels; The Atlantic Course; The People and their Occupations; Life Aboard Ship; Conclusion; Appendices; Notes; Bibliography; Index of Tables; Index of Names
Summary
Between France and New France is an absorbing look at life abroad the sailing vessels which plied the North Atlantic during the French colonial era in North America. Focusing on the first half of the eighteenth century and the Seven Years' War period, this book analyses four major aspects of the crossing: martime traffic and the outfit of vessels; the Atlantic course and navigation; the people and their occupations; and life aboard the ship. Together they present a fascinating view of sea life. Gilles Proulx has used official correspondence between the Minister of marine and the Canadian coloni
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Translation of: Entre France et Nouvelle-France
Published in co-operation with Parks Canada and the Canadian Government Publishing Centre, Supply and Services Canada
Includes indexes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 167-169)
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