Part of a series telling the stories of important voyages of discovery. The books describe challenges and hardships faced by those who set out to discover new lands, new ocean passages, to open up new trade routes or to win fame and fortune. This book tells the tale of the French explorer, Jacques Cartier, who voyaged up the St Lawrence River to reveal the vast and fertile land of Canada. The author portrays his meetings with the Indians, his adventures and achievements which led to the establishment of a French colony in the Americas. This book supports Key Stage 2 of the History National Curriculum where it focuses on exploration 1450-1550.
- ISBN10 0749608374
- ISBN13 9780749608378
- Publish Date 29 October 1992
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 12 July 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Imprint Franklin Watts Ltd
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English