History of French Canada by François-Xavier Garneau, vintage editions in 5 volumes. In French.

Series of 5 volumes: hard red leather covers, white and gold decorated spines, integrated bookmarks, volumes 1 to 5.

Volume 1, François Beauval editor, Montreal, 1973, 402 pages.

Volume 2, Les amis de l'histoire editor, Montreal, 1969, 344 pages.

Volume 3, François Beauval editor, Montreal, 1973, 297 pages.

Volume 4, François Beauval editor, Montreal, 1973, 305 pages.

Volume 5, François Beauval editor, Montreal, 1973, 296 pages. This 5^th volume extends the period studied to 1840.

The most important historian of the 19th century, Garneau exerted a considerable influence on the thought and literature of his time.

He began his work as a historian at the end of the 1830s, working above all on his vast synthesis of the history of French Canadians. Garneau presents the history of French Canadians as a fight for survival. He has a nationalist interpretation of history and a style imbued with love of his country.  Garneau remains an important figure in French-Canadian literature. ALL IN FRENCH.

Dimensions: 14 cm X 21 cm, variable thickness according to volumes.

Condition: Deluxe Edition. Very good vintage condition. Small tear on the spine of the 1^st volume and slight discoloration of the spines. Slight yellowing of pages of volume 2.

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