On the Eve of Conquest: The Chevalier de Raymond's Critique of New France in 1754 Mackinac Island State Park Commission more than an annotated translation

more than an annotated translation

Rather than keep these rich resources to ourselves

Completed translation of Charles de Raymond’s 1754 expose of life at French colonial posts and settlements of New France

This selection covers the broad range of Mackinac's varied history from the fur trade to the tourists

Translated and Edited by Joseph L

On the Eve of Conquest: The Chevalier de Raymond's Critique of New France in 1754 Mackinac Island State Park Commission more than an annotated translationCompleted translation of Charles de Raymonds 1754 expose of life at French colonial posts and settlements of New France. The book offers insight into the start of the French and Indian War and what Raymond regarded as administrative corruption and shortcomings in French relations with Native Americans. In 1754, Charles de Raymond, chevalier of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis and a captain in the Troupes de la Marine wrote a bold, frank,