"The French in the Heart of America" by John H. Finley is a historical work that illuminates the impact of French adventurers and settlers in the Mississippi Valley during the early days of American development. The book begins with the author's reflections on the courage of these French pioneers and the hardships they had to overcome. Finley makes clear his personal connection to the Mississippi Valley, stating his desire to celebrate the formative French influence that shaped the region. Jacques Cartier and Samuel Champlain are teased as examples of key figures whose travels and experiences laid the foundations for America's cultural identity. The author's introduction makes it clear that the book uses a thoughtful, story-driven approach to examine both the facts and the broader importance of the first contacts between French explorers and this region.
The French in the Heart of America
By John H. (John Huston) Finley
Explore the untold stories of French explorers who bravely ventured into the American heartland, leaving an enduring mark on a nation's destiny.
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About the AuthorJohn Huston Finley was Professor of Polities at Princeton University from 1900 to 1903, and President of the City College of New York from 1903 until 1913, when he was appointed President of the University of the State of New York and Commissioner of Education of the State of New York. A promenade along the western bank of the East River between 63rd Street and 125th Street in Manhattan was named the John Finley Walk in 1940 because he had often walked the perimeter of Manhattan.
John Huston Finley was Professor of Polities at Princeton University from 1900 to 1903, and President of the City College of New York from 1903 until 1913, when he was appointed President of the University of the State of New York and Commissioner of Education of the State of New York. A promenade along the western bank of the East River between 63rd Street and 125th Street in Manhattan was named the John Finley Walk in 1940 because he had often walked the perimeter of Manhattan.
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