Catalogue d'ouvrages sur l'histoire de l'Amérique et en particulier sur celle…

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Catalogue d’ouvrages sur l’histoire de l’Amérique et en particulier sur celle du Canada by G. B. Faribault is a bibliographic reference work written in the early 19th century. The publication aims to compile and categorize various writings related to the history of North America, focusing specifically on Canada, Louisiana, Acadia, and areas formerly referred to as New France. It seeks to assist scholars and writers in their pursuit of a more comprehensive account of Canadian history by providing necessary bibliographic details and literary critiques. The opening of this work presents a detailed preface, explaining the author’s intention to collect historical writings about America, particularly Canada. Faribault expresses his hope that this catalogue will prove beneficial to those aiming to write a more complete history of Canada than has previously existed, acknowledging the challenges encountered in sourcing and verifying the materials. The text includes a variety of entries with bibliographic references to authors and their respective works, showcasing a range of perspectives and insights on the history of the continent from a Canadian viewpoint. (This is an automatically generated summary.)