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Les Aventures de Radisson #3
The Adventures of Radisson 3, The Incredible Escape
Courage, diplomacy, love, and conspiracy make for an action-packed adventure in a little-known past.
This third instalment of the series continues Radisson’s adventures with the Jesuits and the Iroquois. Mastering the Iroquois language and customs, Radisson leads a mission of French traders and Jesuits to Onondaga in an attempt to build alliances and trade for much-prized furs. But it quickly becomes apparent that the Iroquois are bitterly divided over whether or not to welcome the French and their missionaries among them. Radisson’s skills in diplomacy are tested, as he tempers the ardour of the Jesuits and calms the arrogant and distrustful French traders, and cultivates friendships with the Iroquois who favour peace. With their lives at stake, Radisson and Father Ragueneau devise a secret plan to escape. During the ordeal he also learns that peace is worth far more than war, a principle that will guide him in the future.
Based on true events as recounted by Radisson, The Incredible Escape, Volume 3 of The Adventures of Radisson will thrill readers young and old, recounting the early history of North America in modern accessible language. For background see Vol. 1 Hell Never Burns and Vol. 2 Back to the New World.
This third instalment of the series continues Radisson’s adventures with the Jesuits and the Iroquois. Mastering the Iroquois language and customs, Radisson leads a mission of French traders and Jesuits to Onondaga in an attempt to build alliances and trade for much-prized furs. But it quickly becomes apparent that the Iroquois are bitterly divided over whether or not to welcome the French and their missionaries among them. Radisson’s skills in diplomacy are tested, as he tempers the ardour of the Jesuits and calms the arrogant and distrustful French traders, and cultivates friendships with the Iroquois who favour peace. With their lives at stake, Radisson and Father Ragueneau devise a secret plan to escape. During the ordeal he also learns that peace is worth far more than war, a principle that will guide him in the future.
Based on true events as recounted by Radisson, The Incredible Escape, Volume 3 of The Adventures of Radisson will thrill readers young and old, recounting the early history of North America in modern accessible language. For background see Vol. 1 Hell Never Burns and Vol. 2 Back to the New World.
145 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 21, 2015
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June 8, 2017
Déçue que Radisson soit dépeint dans ce roman comme un homme sans envergure, dans l'ombre de son beau-frère, le flamboyant Médard Chouart des Groseilliers. À tel point que je me demande pourquoi la série a été intitulée "Les aventures de Radisson". Ce sont des romans historiques, certes, mais on aurait pu rendre le personnage principal un peu plus attachant sans faire d'entorse majeure à l'histoire officielle. Au départ, je le trouvais plutôt insignifiant, mais quand est venu le temps pour lui de prendre une épouse amérindienne, il m'est soudain devenu antipathique. Je passe les détails sur cette liaison...
Intéressant quand même de faire une incursion dans le monde des premiers échanges entre les Français et les peuples amérindiens. Ces deux hommes n'avaient pas froid aux yeux, c'est certain !
Intéressant quand même de faire une incursion dans le monde des premiers échanges entre les Français et les peuples amérindiens. Ces deux hommes n'avaient pas froid aux yeux, c'est certain !
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