Capt. Francis Champernowne: The Dutch Conquest Of Acadie And Other Historical Papers

Capt. Francis Champernowne: The Dutch Conquest Of Acadie And Other Historical Papers is a book written by Charles W. Tuttle. The book tells the story of Capt. Francis Champernowne, a prominent figure in the early history of New England. Champernowne was a member of the English gentry who emigrated to America in the 1630s. He settled in what is now Maine and became involved in the fur trade with the local Native American tribes.The book also covers the Dutch conquest of Acadie, a region in what is now Nova Scotia, Canada. The Dutch captured the region from the French in 1654 and held it for a brief period before returning it to French control. Tuttle provides a detailed account of the conquest and its aftermath.In addition to these main topics, the book contains a collection of historical papers on various subjects related to early New England history. These include papers on the early settlement of Maine, the history of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, and the role of the Puritans in shaping the region's culture and society.Overall, Capt. Francis Champernowne: The Dutch Conquest Of Acadie And Other Historical Papers is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on a little-known period of North American history. It will appeal to anyone interested in early colonial history, the fur trade, or the interactions between European colonizers and Native American tribes.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.