A Historical Geography of the British Colonies, Vol. V Canada—Part I, Historical

"A Historical Geography of the British Colonies, Vol. V" by Charles Prestwood Lucas is a journey back in time to early 20th-century Canada, specifically New France, that uncovers the complex story of French colonization in North America and its encounters with Indigenous communities, along with the struggles it faced against British colonial ambitions. It examines the reasons behind colonization, the geographical settings, and how settlements changed over time in Canada. The story begins with a timeline of European exploration in North America, describing British territories and how they came to be. The book emphasizes the geographic element's influence on colonial plans, as well as presenting the aspirations of well-known explorers like John Cabot and Samuel de Champlain. It also remarks on North America's slower rate of attracting settlers versus Central and South America, while introducing key themes such as the relationships between European countries, the impact of geography on colonization projects, and the part Indigenous people played in the story of colonization.