cartier, jacques

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.

Text and illustrations survey French explorer Jacques Cartier's search for a water route across the Americas in the sixteenth century, describing Cartier's life before his voyages, his land claims in Canada, his crew's harsh Canadian winter in 1535-36, and the troubled Roberval Colony, providing a glossary, lists of important dates and people, and selected further resources.

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.