French Contributions to America
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Title
French Contributions to America
Description
Historical text on French, French Canadian, and Franco American persons significant to political, social, religious, and artistic life in the United States both before and after 1776 - from the early 17th century to the 1940s. Composed of descriptions of events, deeds, and works in their historical contexts; a collection of brief biographical profiles and popular lists; genealogical sketches; place names, architecture, and businesses; and illustrative quotations. Particular geographical emphases on the Midwest and Northeast/New England regions, with consideration of whole of the United States up to 1940. Includes French translations of the Star-Spangled Banner and the Declaration of Independence. Concludes with a lengthy bibliography.
Contains the following chapters:
French Seedling in America
For God and Country
Huguenots' Contributions
In the Heart of America
French Military Men
Explorers, Frontiers' Men, Founders
Expansion of Religion
Versatility
Outstanding Americans of French Descent
Bits of French
Benevolent Works
Attainments
Franco-American Writers
Contains the following chapters:
French Seedling in America
For God and Country
Huguenots' Contributions
In the Heart of America
French Military Men
Explorers, Frontiers' Men, Founders
Expansion of Religion
Versatility
Outstanding Americans of French Descent
Bits of French
Benevolent Works
Attainments
Franco-American Writers
Creator
Fecteau, Edward
Source
Publisher
Soucy Press
Date
1945
Contributor
Société Historique Franco-Américaine
Language
en
Type
Book
Coverage
17th century - 20th century; United States
Contribution Form
Zotero
Call Number
Num Pages
339
Place
Methuen, Massachusetts
Publisher
Soucy Press
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