Madeleine Takes Command (Living History Library)
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| Rating | : | 4.64 (867 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1883937175 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 204 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
We bought this book to go with our homeschool history Kendra Mohn We bought this book to go with our homeschool history curriculum. It's interesting and gives a peek into the lives of French Canadians during their early days in Canada.. Good read for young adult Interesting. Good read for young adult. Story about how a young girl who is clever and courageous can turn the tide against unimaginable odds.. Based on a true story, this was a hit with my son Guest Hollow Madeleine Takes Command was originally written in 1946 and is based on the true story about a 14 year old girl and her two younger brothers as they defend their family fort on the St. Lawrence River against an attack by the Iroquois.The story starts out in the fall of 1692 with Madeleine's father away in Quebec and her mother leaving to conduct business in Montreal. Madeleine is left in charge of her family's seigneury. A seigneury was a piece of land given in New France
This historical novel, set in 17th century New France, features Madeleine de Vercheres a teenage girl who takes up arms in defense of family, country, and faith against the Iroquois.