cartier, jacques

The life of the sixteenth-century French navigator and explorer whose discovery of the St. Lawrence River and the fertile land beyond led to the establishment of a French colony in the Americas.

Presents a brief biography of sixteenth-century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China, providing information on his life and travels.

Surveys the early exploration of Canada by Cartier, Champlain, and others.

Describes the life and travels of Jacques Cartier, the sixteenth century French navigator who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China.

Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of sixteenth-century explorer Jacques Cartier.

Presents an account of Cartier's life and explorations and examines their impact on history and the world.