New France Collection (page 5)

CANADA: MONTREAL, 1760. View of the town and fortifications of Montreal, Canada, on the St. Lawrence River, at the time it was captured by the British during the French and Indian War, 1760

BATTLE OF QUEBEC, 1759. Plan of British and French military operations at the Battle of Quebec, Canada, 13 September 1759, during the French and Indian War

MARQUIS DE MONTCALM (1712-1759). Louis Joseph de Montcalm de Saint-Veran. French soldier, mortally wounded at the Battle of Quebec, 13 September 1759. Line engraving

KING GEORGEs WAR, 1745. The landing of English forces at Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island (Ile Royale), Canada, 1745. Contemporary copperplate engraving by John Stevens

MARIE DE LA PELTRIE (1603-1671). Full name: Marie-Madeleine de Chauvigny de la Peltrie. French aristocrat, founder of the order of Ursulines of Quebec, Canada. Wood engraving, late 19th century

MISSISSIPPI RIVER: FALLS. Saint Anthony Falls, the only waterfall on the Mississippi River, explored by Louis Hennepin as part of the La Salle Expedition, 1680, at present-day Minneapolis, Minnesota

MAP: COLONIAL AMERICA. A map of the thirteen original American colonies and neighboring French and Spanish colonial possessions, mid-18th century. Line engraving, late 19th century

MONTCALM: HEADQUARTERS. Headquarters near Quebec of the Marquis de Montcalm, leader of French forces at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, during the Seven Years War. Line engraving, 19th century

ACADIA, 19th CENTURY. Acadia, the former French colony approximating the extent of what is now known as Nova Scotia. Wood engraving, 19th century

KING GEORGEs WAR, 1745. Surrender of the Royal Battery at Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, 1745. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

NEW ORLEANS, 1719. Wood engraving after a contemporary print

KING GEORGEs WAR, 1745. The surrender of the French fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island to British forces in 1745. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

KING GEORGEs WAR, 1745. New Englanders lay siege to Louisbourg, Cape Breton Island, in 1745. Wood engraving, American, 1833

CHAMPLAIN FIGHTING NATIVE AMERICANS. Samuel de Champlains men, headed by a harquebusier, defeat an Iroquois war party with the aid of freindly Algonquins at the present site of Ticonderoga on Lake

SAMUEL DE CHAMPLAIN (center), with two French harquebusiers (top) and friendly Algonquins (left) defeat an Iroquois war party at the present site of Ticonderoga on Lake Champlain, 29 July 1609

NEW ORLEANS, 1719. Contemporary engraving

QUEBEC, NEW FRANCE. The earliest American engraved view of Quebec, 1758

LOUISBOURG: ENGRAVING. The surrender of the French fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island to British forces in 1745. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

MAP OF NEW FRANCE, 1678. Detail of a French map of New France (Canada), 1678

KING GEORGEs WAR, 1745. New Englanders marching to lay siege to Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island in 1745. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

MISSISSIPPI BUBBLE, 1720. Contemporary Dutch satirical engraving on John Laws Mississippi Bubble scheme, 1720

MAP: NEW FRANCE, 1632. Samuel de Champlains map of New France, 1632

NEW FRANCE: MAP, 1678. French map of New France (Canada), 1678

MAP OF NEW FRANCE, 1566. Engraved map of New France by Bolognino Zaltieri, published at Venice, Itlay, in 1556. Zaltieris work is notable for being the first printed map to show the Strait of Anian

JAMES WOLFE (1727-1759). British army officer. General Wolfe killed at the Siege of Quebec, 1759. Copper engraving, English, 1792

CANADA: QUEBEC, 1758. The earliest American engraved view of Quebec, 1758

LOUISBOURG SIEGE, 1758. The siege of the French fortress of Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, by the British under General Jeffrey Amherst in 1758. Line engraving, English, 1762

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. A view of the taking of Quebec by the English forces commanded by General James Wolfe, 13 September 1759. Line engraving, English, 1760

CANADA: WOLFEs EXPEDITION. General James Wolfes expedition against Quebec, 1759. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ACADIAN EXPULSION, 1775. The Acadians driven into exile. The expulsion of the French settlers of Acadia, Canada, by the British in 1755. Color engraving, 19th century

WOLFE AT QUEBEC, 1759. A view of the taking of Quebeck by the English forces commanded by General Wolfe, Sept. 13, 1759. Wolfes expedition against Quebec, 1759. Color line engraving, English, 1760

CANADA: FUR TRADE. Native Americans and voyageurs in 17th century Montreal. Color engraving, 1891, after Frederic Remington

NEW ORLEANS, 1719. View of New Orleans, Louisiana in 1719: after a contemporary French engraving

JACQUES CARTIER (1491-1557). French sailor and explorer: French engraving after a painting

MAP OF AMERICA, 1779. Including New France or Canada. French color engraving

SIEUR DE BIENVILLE (1680-1747). Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne, French colonial administrator and founder of New Orleans. Line engraving, 19th century

MAP OF NEW FRANCE, 1555. From Guillaume le Testus Cosmographie Universelle, 1555

NEW FRANCE, 1719. French engraved map with inset plan and view of Quebec and, at the top, an enlargement of the area from the Mississippi River to Pensacola Bay

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Jesuit missionary preaching to Native Americans and fur traders in the wilderness. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French Jesuit missionary in a Native American village. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

French missionaries arriving in Maine, 1600s
French missionaries landing on Mount Desert Island, Maine. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map showing British colonies and northern New France during the French and Indian War, 1750s. Printed color lithograph of a 19th century illustration

Site of Henri de Tontis French settlement, 1686
Replica of cross marking Henri de Tontis 1686 French trading settlement, Arkansas Post National Memorial, Arkansas. Digital photograph

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Map showing the route of La Salles explorations in North America, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French missionary Louis Hennepins map of the Mississippi River valley, Gulf Coast, and Great Lakes after LaSalle expeditions 1697

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Death of Father Marquette in Michigan, returning from a mission to the Ilinois Indians, 1675. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Louis Joliets map of New France, 1673-1674, including the upper Mississippi River he and Jacques Marquette discovered. Hand-colored halftone reproduction

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French map of the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi River region, circa 1700. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

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"Exploring the Riches of New France: A Glimpse into a Forgotten Era" Step back in time and discover the captivating history through these intriguing hints. Delve into the depths of this once-vibrant colony with a French engraved map of the Great Lakes from 1755, offering a glimpse into its geographical significance. Immerse yourself in the fur trade that shaped New France's destiny as you admire an authentic Flintlock pistol, symbolizing both commerce and conflict. Witness pivotal moments like Major General James Wolfe and Marquis de Montcalm facing off at the Battle of Quebec in 1759, forever etched in history. Marvel at Samuel de Champlain surrendering Quebec to Admiral Kirke in 1629, capturing a crucial turning point for this French stronghold. Meet Sieur d'Iberville, a gallant French-Canadian soldier who left his mark on New France's legacy. Explore beyond Quebec as you encounter an engraving depicting the plan of New Orleans from 1718-1720, showcasing early French influence on American soil. Reflect upon General Wolfe's tragic demise during the Siege of Quebec in 1759 through an English copper engraving dating back to 1792. Witness Native American tribes uniting against their common foes within New France during the tumultuous 17th century. Feel their determination as Hurons gather to fight Iroquois forces, highlighting indigenous resistance amidst colonial struggles. New France may have faded into obscurity over time, but its impact remains indelible. Join us on this journey through centuries past and uncover tales of exploration, conquests, alliances forged and broken – all within this forgotten chapter that helped shape North America's identity.