
Champlain's Dream
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Edward Herrmann
In this sweeping, enthralling biography, acclaimed historian David Hackett Fischer brings to life the remarkable Samuel de Champlain - soldier, spy, master mariner, explorer, cartographer, artist, and Father of New France.
We remember Champlain mainly as a great explorer. On foot and by ship and canoe, he traveled through what are now six Canadian provinces and five American states. Over more than 30 years he founded, colonized, and administered French settlements in North America. Sailing frequently between France and Canada, he maneuvered through court intrigue in Paris and negotiated among more than a dozen Indian nations in North America to establish New France. Champlain had early support from Henri IV and later Louis XIII, but the Queen Regent Marie de Medici and Cardinal Richelieu opposed his efforts. Despite much resistance and many defeats, Champlain, by his astonishing dedication and stamina, finally established France's New World colony. He tried constantly to maintain peace among Indian nations that were sometimes at war with one another, but when he had to, he took up arms and forcefully imposed a new balance of power, proving himself a formidable strategist and warrior.
Throughout his three decades in North America, Champlain remained committed to a remarkable vision, a Grand Design for France's colony. He encouraged intermarriage among the French colonists and the natives, and he insisted on tolerance for Protestants. He was a visionary leader, especially when compared to his English and Spanish contemporaries - a man who dreamed of humanity and peace in a world of cruelty and violence. This superb biography, the first in decades, is as dramatic and exciting as the life it portrays. Deeply researched, it is illustrated throughout with many contemporary images and maps, including several drawn by Champlain himself.
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Edward Hermann is a top 5 narrator. Period.
Fantastic historical biography of a complex man
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Inspiring portrayal of a man whose character and devotion to a dream deserves to be remembered.
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An exceptional audio production!
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What did you love best about Champlain's Dream?
This history of the founder of "New France" was the perfect read before leaving for Quebec.Who was your favorite character and why?
The author fleshed out the character of Samuel Champlain so that by the end I wished I had known this good man . . . an explorer and leader who offered his friendship to all he encountered.Great read before trip to Quebec
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Like listening to an excellent, entertaining historical novel.
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Where does Champlain's Dream rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
Near the top of my favorite historical and biographical books.Who was your favorite character and why?
Come on - it's a biography.Which character – as performed by Edward Herrmann – was your favorite?
Not much distinction between characters. Although his voice is pleasant as a narrator - clear and understandable - his French pronunciation could have been a lot better.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
If they made a movie of it, they would ruin it.Any additional comments?
Important and insightful biography of the father of Quebec and one of the most important historical figures in North American history. I grew up in Canada and am embarrassed to learn how little I knew of Champlain from history classes compared to what I learned in this engrossing and entertaining biography. Very well written, good narration, a touching and impactful historical study.Wonderful new insight into important figure
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Inspiring
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Better than a Netflix serie
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Father of Nieux Francais in a New Light
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