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  French Contributions to America

  Historical text on French, French Canadian, and Franco American persons significant to political, social, religious, and artistic life in the United States both before and after 1776 - from the early 17th century to the 1940s. Composed of descriptions of events, deeds, and works in their historical contexts; a collection of brief biographical profiles and popular lists; genealogical sketches; place names, architecture, and businesses; and illustrative quotations. Particular geographical emphases on the Midwest and Northeast/New England regions, with consideration of whole of the United States up to 1940. Includes French translations of the Star-Spangled Banner and the Declaration of Independence. Concludes with a lengthy bibliography. Contains the following chapters: French Seedling in America For God and Country Huguenots' Contributions In the Heart of America French Military Men Explorers, Frontiers' Men, Founders Expansion of Religion Versatility Outstanding Americans of French Descent Bits of French Benevolent Works Attainments Franco-American Writers

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  J'aime New York : A Bilingual Guide to the French Heritage of New York State / Guide bilingue de l'héritage français de l'état de New York

  Second edition of guide to resources of French and French Canadian histories and heritage in the state of New York. Historical introduction to New York explorers, settlers, and immigrants of French heritage from as early as 1524. Guide to people, places, and events (current and historical) in each of the state's major districts, complete with resource descriptions and contact information. Presented in English and French. Guide de ressources aux histoires et héritage français et canadien-français dans l'état de New York. Une introduction historique aux explorateurs, colons, et immigrants du patrimoine français, à  partir de 1524. Guide aux gens, endroits, et événements (actuelles et historiques) dans tous dans tous grands districts de l'ètat. Des descriptions des certaines ressources actuelles, informations de contact, et plus. Présenté en anglais et en français.

  Tags Albany NY, Blooming Grove NY, Cohoes NY, East Greenbush NY, Exploration and Colonization, France, Gardiner NY, Hudson River Valley, Huguenots, Larchmont NY, Native Americans, New Paltz NY, New Rochelle NY, New York, New York NY, Nonfiction, Nonfiction -- Travel and Tourism, North America, Oneida NY, Onendaga NY, Plattsburgh NY, Québec, Rye NY, Saratoga Springs NY, Schenectady NY, Tivoli NY