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Voyages of Samuel de Champlain, 1604-1618

Samuel de Champlain · 1907

An English edition of Champlain's own narrative of his voyages exploring and colonizing New France.

Champlain's own written record of his voyages, central to understanding his role as explorer and founder of New France.

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What it is

This 1907 book presents Champlain's own account of his voyages between 1604 and 1618, translated into English and edited by W. L. Grant as part of a series on early American history.

Why it matters

Champlain's narrative is a foundational source for the history of New France and also records his exploration of the New England coast and conflicts with Iroquois nations. It reveals how Champlain understood and presented his own achievements as an explorer and colonizer.

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  • Why might Champlain have chosen to write and publish his own account of his voyages?
  • What parts of the story come only from Champlain's point of view?
  • Whose experiences might be missing from this narrative?

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