Sir Galahad Of New France (1905)

Sir Galahad of New France is a historical fiction novel written by William Henry Johnson and originally published in 1905. The story is set in the early 17th century in what is now Quebec, Canada, and follows the adventures of a young French nobleman named Raoul de Roquebrune, who is nicknamed ""Sir Galahad"" due to his chivalrous nature and bravery.Raoul is sent to New France by his father to serve as a soldier and to help establish French settlements in the region. Along the way, he meets and falls in love with a young Native American woman named Ouela, and the two of them must navigate the cultural differences and prejudices of their respective communities.As Raoul becomes more involved in the politics and conflicts of New France, he begins to question the morality of the French colonizers and their treatment of the Indigenous peoples. He eventually becomes an advocate for the rights of the Native Americans and works to establish peaceful relations between the two groups.The novel is a classic example of early 20th century historical fiction, blending romantic adventure with social commentary and political critique. It offers a unique perspective on the early history of Canada and the complex relationships between European colonizers and the Indigenous peoples of North America.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.