Narrative of a Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico in the Years 1599-1602

"Narrative of a Voyage to the West Indies and Mexico in the Years 1599-1602" by Samuel Champlain is a 19th-century historical record that chronicles the author's late 16th and early 17th-century journeys through the West Indies and Mexico, detailing observations of nature, society, politics, and culture during a time of significant global exploration and colonization. Beginning with verification of the manuscript and setting the scene, the story gives insight into the author's goals for colonization, along with his experiences among diverse peoples as he journeys through Spanish-controlled lands in North America, filled with descriptions of the author preparing for future adventures and difficulties in unknown territories.