Jacques Cartier

Jacques Cartier: His Life And Voyages is a historical biography written by Joseph Pope and first published in 1890. The book chronicles the life and voyages of Jacques Cartier, a French explorer who made three voyages to North America in the early 16th century. The book covers Cartier's early life and career as a sailor, his first voyage to North America in 1534, and his subsequent expeditions in 1535 and 1541. It also provides a detailed account of his interactions with the indigenous people he encountered, including the Iroquois and the St. Lawrence Iroquoians. The author draws on a variety of sources, including Cartier's own journals, to paint a vivid portrait of the explorer and the world in which he lived. The book also explores the broader historical context of Cartier's voyages, including the political and economic factors that drove European exploration of the New World.Overall, Jacques Cartier: His Life And Voyages is a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important explorers of the early modern era. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North America or the Age of Exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.