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The White and the Gold

The French Regime in Canada [Canadian History Series #1]By Thomas B. Costain

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In "The White and the Gold," Thomas B. Costain intricately weaves a historical narrative that chronicles the tumultuous period of the Middle Ages, focusing on the lives and struggles of prominent figures from that era. With a literary style that is both engaging and vivid, Costain employs rich, descriptive language to bring the past to life, immersing readers in the complexities of medieval society. The book's thematic exploration of power, betrayal, and the quest for knowledge unfolds against the backdrop of a society grappling with its own moral dilemmas, making it not just a story of individuals, but also a reflection of the human condition in an age of conflict and change. Costain, a prolific writer and historian, drew on his passion for history and his keen understanding of the social dynamics of the past to create this richly textured work. His extensive background in journalism and a lifelong interest in historical events informed his approach, allowing him to approach the narrative with both rigor and a captivating storytelling flair. Costain's deep reverence for history is palpable, as he seeks to connect contemporary readers with the lessons of the past. I wholeheartedly recommend "The White and the Gold" to those who seek a profound understanding of the Middle Ages, as well as fans of historical fiction. Costain's ability to blend fact with artful narrative makes this work not only a source of entertainment but also a valuable educational resource that invites reflection on the enduring nature of human struggle.

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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction

Length20 hrs 30 mins

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Publish dateAug 16, 2022

LanguageEnglish

1Introduction

2CHAPTER I: John Cabot Speaks to a King—and Discovers a Continent

3CHAPTER II: Before and after Cabot

4CHAPTER III: Jacques Cartier Discovers Canada

5CHAPTER IV: The Kingdom of Saguenay—Stadacona and Hochelaga

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6CHAPTER V: The Feud between Cartier and Roberval

7CHAPTER VI: Samuel de Champlain, the Founder of New France

8CHAPTER VII: Champlain at Quebec

9CHAPTER VIII: Champlain, Organizer, Diplomat, Explorer, and Indian Fighter

10CHAPTER IX: A View of Quebec in the First Days—Louis Hébert—Champlain’s Romance

11CHAPTER X: The Coming of the Jesuits—The Formation of the Company of a Hundred Associates

12CHAPTER XI: The Start of the Long Wars with the English

13CHAPTER XII: Three Resolute Women and the Parts They Played—Madame de la Peltrie—Marie de l’Incarnation—Jeanne Mance

14CHAPTER XIII: The Story of Ville Marie and How It Came into Existence

15CHAPTER XIV: The Start of the Wars with the Iroquois—An Ineffectual Peace—The Tragic Story of Isaac Jogues

16CHAPTER XV: The Destruction of the Huron Nation—The Jesuit Martyrs

17CHAPTER XVI: Richelieu Dies and Mazarin Takes His Place—A Troublesome Period Is Reached in the Affairs of New France—A Strange Feud in Acadia

18CHAPTER XVII: The Iroquois Gain the Upper Hand—The Mission to the Onondagas

19CHAPTER XVIII: An Uneasy Peace—Charles le Moyne and the Beginning of a Great Family—Jeanne Mance Takes Matters into Her Own Hands

20CHAPTER XIX: Adam Dollard and His Magnificent Stand at the Long Sault

21CHAPTER XX: The Transfer of Montreal Island to the Sulpicians—The Appointment of Bishop Laval Leads to Clerical War and Begins a Great Chapter in Canadian History

22CHAPTER XXI: Mazarin Dies and Louis XIV Decides to Rule for Himself—Colbert Becomes His First Minister—A Great Plan for Canada

23CHAPTER XXII

24The Grand Plan Comes to a Head with the Arrival in Canada of the Carignan-Salière Regiment and the Defeat of the Iroquois

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26CHAPTER XXIII: A Great Man Comes to Canada Who Is Neither Soldier, Missionary, nor Explorer—Jean Talon, the Able Intendant, Who Introduces the Elements of Normality

27CHAPTER XXIV: The King Becomes the Paternal Tyrant of Canada, Making Regulations for Every Phase of Life—The King’s Girls—Rigid Police Restrictions

28CHAPTER XXV: The Conflict over the Fur Trade—The Coureurs de Bois—The Annual Fair at Montreal—Opening up the West—Du Lhut and Nicolas Perrot

29CHAPTER XXVI: Radisson and Groseilliers Leave New France and Go to England—The Formation of the Hudson’s Bay Company—Forts Are Established on the Bay

30CHAPTER XXVII: The Divided Loyalties of Radisson and Groseilliers—The Policy of the Hudson’s Bay Company and Its Great Success

31CHAPTER XXVIII: Frontenac, the Great Governor, Is Appointed— His Early Life—His Character

32CHAPTER XXIX: Frontenac Takes Matters into His Own Hands—The Breaking of All Records in Building Fort Cataraqui—The Raising of the White Flag

33CHAPTER XXX: La Salle, the Greatest of Explorers—Marquette and Joliet Discover the Mississippi—La Salle’s Only Friend, the Man with the Iron Hand

34CHAPTER XXXI: The Building of the “Griffin”—La Salle’s Creditors Seize All His Assets—The Tracing of the Mississippi to Its Mouth

35CHAPTER XXXII: The Seigneurial System Creates an Atmosphere of Romance—The Rise of the Seigneurial Class—La Durantaye—The Fabulous Le Moynes

36CHAPTER XXXIII: Frontenac Places the Governor of Montreal under Arrest—He Becomes Involved in Feuds with His Fellow Officers—His Recall by the King

37CHAPTER XXXIV: The Mistakes of Frontenac’s Successor—The Death of Colbert—La Barre Is Recalled—Meules Makes a New Kind of Money

38CHAPTER XXXV: La Salle Embarks on a Wild Adventure—A Colony Is Founded by Mistake in Texas—His Death at the Hands of Mutinous Followers

39CHAPTER XXXVI: The Duel between Denonville and Dongan—An Act of Treachery Makes War with the Iroquois Inevitable—The French Seize English Forts in Hudson’s Bay—Denonville Lays the Seneca Country Waste

40CHAPTER XXXVII: The Grim Story of Iroquois Revenge—The Massacre at Lachine—Denonville’s Weakness

41CHAPTER XXXVIII

42The Beginning of the English Wars—Four Titans and a Heroine