Essays · Character
The French
National group encountered in Canadian travels.
minor
Also known as French, reputed French
First appearance: i concord to montreal
The French's tie to The English is one of the pressures that moves Essays—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Referenced as the French-origin population of Quebec.
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With The English (rivalry): The English and the French are historical rivals, often in conflict over territory and influence in colonial and European affairs. In II: Quebec and Montmorenci: Referenced as the…
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