Chronicles of Canada Volume 06 - The Great Intendant: A Chronicle of Jean Talon…
Thomas Chapais
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Talon worked closely with lieutenant-general Prouville de Tracy to achieve the surrender of the Iroquois in 1627, thereby ending the threat that had hung over the colony for 20 years. Although Talon did not join the troops in the field, at Tracy's request, he had a very large share in the success of the French arms through his constant and meticulous care in placing at the disposition of the army everything that was necessary for the war, despite the poverty of the colony, the lack of roads, and the distances. Summary by Wikipedia. (2 hr 55 min)
Chapters
| To The Rescue Of New France | 11:23 | Read by J. M. Smallheer |
| New France In 1665 | 22:39 | Read by John Rose |
| The Iroquois Subdued | 17:44 | Read by Esther |
| A Colonial Colbert | 31:41 | Read by Jc Guan |
| The Intendant And The Sovereign Council | 32:09 | Read by Robin Cotter |
| Talon And The Clergy | 17:04 | Read by Robin Cotter |
| Talon's Eventful Journey | 12:50 | Read by Kevin McAsh |
| Renewed Efforts And Progress | 17:50 | Read by Robin Cotter |
| Talon's Administration Ends | 11:40 | Read by Kevin McAsh |
Reviews
A study in colonial administration without modern bias.
deborah isabela
an honest view of decisions made in a far off time for the benefit of the struggling French colony in Canada. the story of an amazing man who directed the future of the colony and predicted it's growth and success. very informative well read. I appreciated the diversity of the readers. thanks