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Pointe-a-calliere:

From Ville-marie to Montreal
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Les éditions du Septentrion, Apr 1, 1992 - History - 136 pages
Interpreting data from urban archeological digs in Montreal, this volume examines Pointe-à-Callière, Montreal's birthplace, revealing why Champlain wanted to establish an outpost at the most beautiful spot on the river. Also featured is the history of Maisonneuve building Ville-Marie, the first French establishment in Montreal.
  

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Contents

FOREWORD
9
Chapter I
17
Chapter II
25
Chapter III
47
Chapter IV
65
Chapter V
83
Chapter VI
97
Conclusion
115
Copyright

Common terms and phrases

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About the author (1992)

Pauline Desjardins is an anthropologist with training in prehistory who has been working in urban archaeology in Montreal since 1982. Geneviève Duguay is an independent researcher specializing in analysis of material culture and has collaborated on many archaeological works. They both live in Montreal, Quebec.

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TitlePointe-a-calliere: From Ville-marie to Montreal
AuthorsDesjardins, Pauline, Geneviève Duguay
Translated byKathe Roth
Editionillustrated
PublisherLes éditions du Septentrion, 1992
ISBN2921114747, 9782921114745
Length136 pages
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