French Influences in North America

Points out that from the Gulf of the St. Lawrence to the mouth of the Mississippi, the great French Empire in North America left a profound influence upon the culture of this continent. Discusses the living evidences of that culture in present day language, dress, architecture, religion, and art forms. Authentic historical locations, from Quebec to former forts and trading posts of the Middle West, down to the bayous of Louisiana, are presented to document the widespread movement and influence of French explorers.