ANTOINE: coureur de bois
A NOVEL
by
Adrienne Leduc
346 pages, maps, perfect bound.
Mazarin Publications
Tel: (604)988-2605
Fax: (604)987-5764
E-mail: adrienneleduc@imag.net
Today, nearly one million of Antoine's descendants live in
Canada and the United States.
Antoine: coureur de bois is an unusual hybrid, wedding documentable facts with imaginative re-creation into a seemless narrative, set in 17th century North America.
Ever since the hatters of Europe went mad for beaver, the coureurs de bois spread terror throughout the hitherto peaceable lodges of Canada's national rodent.
However, there was another European interest, namely geography. In the history of geographical exploration, conquering the Mississippi and the Gulf of Mexico was considered one of the great prizes for the French.
Who was the first Frenchman to discover, and map, the mouth of the Mississippi?
Was it La Salle?
In the annals of exploration this question has been debated by the Jesuit Jean Delanglez. In examining several explorers' journals, letters and maps, Delanglez found evidence that La Salle's agent erased and doctored entries and maps.
About the Novel
The work is based on 17th-century documents which provide the evidence that North America was explored and mapped, not by a few great men but by many ordinary citizens.
The author has chosen the narrative form because it is the most persuasive style to symbolize the ancestral history of millions of North Americans of French descent.
About the Author
Published Articles: Selection du Reader's Digest 1979 / Reader's Digest 1979 / The Province 1980 / Le Viquet (France) 1997
Interviews: C.B.C. (Radio) Vancouver, 1980 / C.K.V.U. (T.V.) Vancouver, 1982 / North Shore News N. Vancouver, 1983 / C.B.C. (Radio) Sudbury, 1996 / The Sudbury Star, 1996 / C.B.C. (Radio) Montreal, 1996 / C.B.C. (T.V.) Quebec, 1996
Lecture: Beta Sigma Phi 1980
Consultations: Member of the Church of L.D.S.
Adult Classes (Instructor): University, Colleges & Libraries
Co-founder of L'Association des Familles Leduc Inc.
Editor of Leduc Journal (quarterly) (ISSN 1180-1735); bilingual
What others are saying about Antoine: coureur de bois:
"An interesting historical narrative, diligently researched, convincingly presented, a great pleasure to read." (John van Zonneveld)
"It was easy to identify with Antoine and through his experiences participate in the events of the time." (Ann Savill)
"An remarkable journey for both the protagonist and the reader." (Monica Loewi)
"Exciting to the end--which I thought came too soon!" (Mel Kerr)
"Impressively researched and vividly written." (Glenna Matthews, Ph.D. Research Assoc. U. of C., Berkeley)
"All those who read the manuscript enjoyed it immensely and were captivated by the style and content. 'Antoine' is a huge novel of epic proportions." (Thistledown Press Ltd.)
"It is an ideal book for students to read. The author obviously enjoyed researching and bringing Canadian history to life." (Charles Hou, 1996 winner of the top award for Canadian history instructors, awarded by Canada's National History Society)
To Order:
Send check or money order for $19.95 Canadian funds plus $5.00 shipping or
$14.95 U.S. funds plus $5.00 shipping to:
Mazarin Publications
2710 Crescentview Drive
North Vancouver, B.C.
CANADA V7R 2V1
Also Available from:
John Coutts Library Services Ltd.
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Niagara Falls, Ontario
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OR:
John Coutts Library Services Ltd.
P.O. Box 1000
1823 Maryland Ave.
Niagara Falls, NY
14302-1000
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