Introduction to Samuel de Champlain and Some Other Stuff

The History of the Americans

In this episode we introduce Samuel de Champlain, without whom there might never have been a meaningful French presence in northern North America, largely through the work of the great historian David Hackett Fischer. We also consider Fischer's views on whether history should be useable. Finally, but first, we address listener concerns over my pronunciation of "Powhatan," a fraught topic indeed. Twitter: @TheHistoryOfTh2 Facebook: The History of the Americans Podcast Selected references for this episode David Hackett Fischer, Champlain’s Dream Expulsion of the Acadians (Wikipedia)