Croquis laurentiens. Illus. d'Edmond J. Massicotte et préf. d'Ernest Bilodeau

<p><i>Croquis laurentiens</i> illustrated by Edmond J. Massicotte and prefaced by Ernest Bilodeau offers a charming glimpse into the Laurentian landscape and culture of early 20th-century Quebec. Marie-Victorin a renowned figure in Canadian botany blends natural observation with cultural commentary painting a vivid picture of the region's flora fauna and inhabitants. Through a series of sketches or ‘croquis' the reader is transported to a time when the rhythms of rural life were closely intertwined with the natural world. This book is a valuable historical document for those interested in Canadian history the Laurentian region and the rich tapestry of French-Canadian heritage. It provides a unique window into the past capturing the essence of a bygone era.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>