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Caring for a Colony: The Story of Jeanne Mance


Book Description
This is a story of pioneering courage and compassion in the New World. Jeanne dreamed of devoting her life to caring for others. In 1641, she courageously gave up her comfortable middle-class life in France to journey to the French colonies, today's province of Quebec. In overcoming incredible hardships, massacres, illness, deprivation and seven gruelling trips across the ocean, Jeanne proved to b... More
Book Information
PublisherDundurn Press
BindingHardcover
Reading LevelAges 9-12
# of Pages66
ISBN-101894917073
ISBN-13978-1894917070
Publication Date11/01/2005
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About Joanna Emery (Author) : Joanna Emery is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Joanna Emery include Journey of the Shroud: Stories for Young People, Ropa Sucia/Stinky Clothes (Rookie Espano... more
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