A Daughter Of New France: With Some Account Of The Gallant Sieur Cadillac And His Colony On The Detroit (1901)

A Daughter of New France is a historical novel written by Mary Catherine Crowley and published in 1901. The book tells the story of a young French girl named Marie de la Ferre, who is sent to the colony of New France in North America in the 17th century. Marie is the daughter of a noble family, and her father hopes that she will marry a wealthy Frenchman and help establish a new French colony in the Americas.Marie's journey to New France is full of adventure and danger. She and her fellow travelers must navigate treacherous waters and face the threat of attack from pirates and other enemies. When Marie arrives in the colony, she is greeted by the gallant Sieur Cadillac, the founder of the settlement at Detroit. Cadillac takes a special interest in Marie, and she soon becomes embroiled in the political and social intrigues of the colony.As Marie adjusts to life in New France, she learns about the struggles and hardships faced by the French settlers in the Americas. She also falls in love with a young Frenchman named Pierre, who is determined to make a life for himself in the New World. Together, Marie and Pierre must navigate the challenges of life in the colony, including conflicts with the Native American tribes who inhabit the region.A Daughter of New France is a richly detailed and engaging historical novel that offers readers a vivid portrait of life in colonial America. Crowley's writing is lively and engaging, and she brings to life the sights, sounds, and people of the French colonies in North America. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of early America or the experiences of French settlers in the New World.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.