One Ocean, Two Continents, 1,000 Connections
As I read about those men who came from where I come from and lived where I have lived… on the other side of the ocean, I can only be fascinated to discover so many connections between those two worlds.
Christine
Born and raised in Brittany, France, I have lived for 25 years in Montreal, Quebec, 7 months in China, 10 years in the USA, one transition year in France, and I am now back in vibrant Montreal, with the desire to spend some summer time in Brittany. I have a small food consulting business, enjoy the world of explorers, traveling (especially in northern countries), graphic/web design, photography, food... and blogging about it. And I LOVE being snowed in...
I believe that happiness comes from finding joy in a simple life, living every moment at its fullest, reaching serenity by staying positive, even when times are tough, and truly caring for loved ones and strangers.
William Farwell’s Powder Horn
A very interesting powder horn with naive images of all sorts of animals, from birds to turtles and mammals.
Where does the Name Vermont Come from?
If you’ve read that the word “verts monts” (green mountains) was first used by Samuel de Champlain in 1609, we believe it’s wrong.
Canoeing the King’s Waterways
I recently read a fascinating French book which I would recommend to anyone interested in the early colonial history of the US, or should I say “French America”.
Mystery Powder Horn
Jules is looking for any information about the powder horn he owns.
Newfoundland – “Terre aux Bretons”
Bretons and Basques have been fishing and exploring the seawaters of Newfoundland and the Saint-Laurent before Samuel de Champlain and even before Jacques Cartier.
Saratoga-Stillwater Colonial Story
A presentation entitled “The Uttermost Frontier”: The Saratoga-Stillwater Colonial Story and What it Means to You, sponsored by the Old Saratoga Historical Association.
Brittany Wooden Shoes
Stories about Brittany wooden shoes.
Engraved Powder Horns – Part 4
Rufus Alexander Grider cataloged more than 500 engraved powder horns from the French and Indian War and American Revolution periods, by painting them in watercolor.
Engraved Powder Horns – Part 3
American Engraved Powder Horns, an article reproduced from the July 1939 issue of the American Collector.