Songs Upon the Rivers: The Buried History of the French-Speaking Canadiens and Mtis from the Great Lakes and the Mississippi across to the Pacific

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Uncover the untold story of French-Canadians and Mtis in North America. Before the iconic figures of American Western expansion French settlers and voyagers charted a course through the Great Lakes Mississippi River and Pacific Northwest. Songs Upon the Rivers reveals their crucial role in shaping the continents history. Robert Foxcurran Michel Bouchard and Sbastien Malette delve into primary sources to illuminate the alliances between early French settlers and Indigenous nations. Explore the cultural exchange Mtis identity and the forces that shaped a unique historical narrative. This book offers a fresh perspective on the exploration of North America. For academics historians and anyone captivated by the intertwined histories of French-Canadians Mtis people and the exploration of North America this book provides: A compelling alternative to popular historical accounts A detailed exploration of cultural interactions and identity formation A deeper understanding of the forces that shaped the American West