The Great Intendant: a Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada 1665-1672

Nonfiction, History, Americas, Canada
Cover of the book The Great Intendant: a Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada 1665-1672 by Thomas Chapais, B&R Samizdat Express
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Thomas Chapais ISBN: 9781455308897
Publisher: B&R Samizdat Express Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Thomas Chapais
ISBN: 9781455308897
Publisher: B&R Samizdat Express
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint:
Language: English
Part of the Chronicles of Canada series. First published in 1914. According to Wikipedia: "Jean Talon, Count d'Orsainville (January 8, 1626 November 23, 1694) was the first Intendant of New France after Louis Robert (who was Intendant from 1663 to 1665 but never came to New France). Talon was appointed by King Louis XIV and his minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert to serve as the Intendant of Justice, Public Order and Finances in Canada, Acadia and Newfoundland for two terms: 1665 to 1668 and 1669 to 1672. Talon attempted to change the economic base of the colony from fur-trading to agriculture, but found this could not be accomplished without a larger population. Talon arranged for settlers to come to New France, including over 1,000 women known as the filles du roi the king's daughters. He encouraged population growth through marriage grants and baby bonuses, which was financial compensation given to a couple when they married, and again when they had children. Talon also tried to diversify the economy by introducing new crops such as flax and hops for making beer, by starting a shipyard and lumber industry, and by encouraging mining."
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Part of the Chronicles of Canada series. First published in 1914. According to Wikipedia: "Jean Talon, Count d'Orsainville (January 8, 1626 November 23, 1694) was the first Intendant of New France after Louis Robert (who was Intendant from 1663 to 1665 but never came to New France). Talon was appointed by King Louis XIV and his minister, Jean-Baptiste Colbert to serve as the Intendant of Justice, Public Order and Finances in Canada, Acadia and Newfoundland for two terms: 1665 to 1668 and 1669 to 1672. Talon attempted to change the economic base of the colony from fur-trading to agriculture, but found this could not be accomplished without a larger population. Talon arranged for settlers to come to New France, including over 1,000 women known as the filles du roi the king's daughters. He encouraged population growth through marriage grants and baby bonuses, which was financial compensation given to a couple when they married, and again when they had children. Talon also tried to diversify the economy by introducing new crops such as flax and hops for making beer, by starting a shipyard and lumber industry, and by encouraging mining."

More books from B&R Samizdat Express

Cover of the book Frederick the Great and His Court, an historical romance by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book The Sky Pilot in No Man's Land by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book El Paraiso de las Mujeres (in the original Spanish) by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book Heralds of Fame by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book The Dawn of Canadian History: a Chronicle of Aboriginal Canada by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book Cast Adrift by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book Canadian Crusoes: a Tale of the Rice Lake Plains by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book The Candidate: a Political Romance by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book European Statesmen by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book Kate Danton or Captain Danton's Daughters by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book Macbeth, Trilingual Edition (English with line numbers and French and German translations) by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book A Handbook of Ethical Theory by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book The Daughter of a Magnate by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book Prisoners of Hope: A Tale of Colonial Virginia by Thomas Chapais
Cover of the book A Short History of Russia (1907) by Thomas Chapais
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy