Champlain's Island: Ste. Croix (Dochet)

Ganong's book is an important study of St. Croix Island, the site of the first attempt at permanent European-based architecture in Canada. The book traces the history of the island and the 1604 de Monts/Champlain-led settlement, its challenges, building approaches, and island topography. Period accounts from Champlain are included.