# Samuel Champlain — Essays character guide

> Samuel Champlain in Essays by Henry David Thoreau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Champlain

**First appearance:** 0054-ii-quebec-and-montmorenci

## Who they are

French explorer of Canada; mentioned in travel narrative.

## In the story

### [The Wellfleet Oysterman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/the-wellfleet-oysterman)

Cited for his 1606 exploration of a harbor (Oyster Harbor) where many good oysters were found.

### [II: Quebec and Montmorenci](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/ii-quebec-and-montmorenci)

Mentioned in the context of early exploration of the St. Lawrence.

### [III: St. Anne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/iii-st-anne)

Referenced in the context of Emery de Caen and the Huguenot sailors.

### [IV: The Walls of Quebec](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/iv-the-walls-of-quebec)

Mentioned as the founder of the colony who assiduously worked on the fort from the first day of settlement.

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