La Nation canadienne by Ch. Gailly de Taurines

"La Nation canadienne" by Ch. Gailly de Taurines is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the origins, development, and significance of French populations in North America, particularly focusing on Canada. The author delves into the evolution of the Canadian identity and discusses the cultural and historical connections to France, emphasizing the emergence of a distinct Canadian nation that transcends simple colonial ties. The opening of the book introduces the notion of a "Canadian nation" and reflects on the historical perceptions held by the French regarding their former colony. It highlights the contrast between the initial indifference towards Canada and the growing recognition of its robust population and rich resources. The author discusses the transformation of the Canadian identity, revealing how the forgotten colony evolved into a thriving community, cherished by its inhabitants. The text sets the stage for a more in-depth analysis of the Canadian socio-political landscape, showcasing themes of nationalism and cultural identity that are central to the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Gailly de Taurines, Ch., 1857-1941
LoC No. 05037461
Title La Nation canadienne
Étude Historique sur les Populations Françaises du Nord de L'Amérique
Credits Produced by Mireille Harmelin, Rénald Lévesque and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
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nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Language French
LoC Class F1001: North America local history: Canada
Subject French Canadians
Subject Canada
Category Text
eBook-No. 35476
Release Date
Last Update Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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