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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Your History Your Story, we will be speaking with Michael Curran, author of “French and Indian Wars 1609-1759: Conflicts That Shaped a Continent”.
Michael will talk about the French, British, Colonial and Native American combatants in these wars and will discuss how each of their goals and strategies ultimately determined the outcome in this turbulent period in the history of the North American continent.
Michael will also speak about his recently published novel, “Métis: The Life and Times of Charles De Langlade”. De Langlade, who was of mixed Native American and French ancestry, was a fur trader and successful leader of both European soldiers and tribal warriors in North America during the mid to late 18th century.
Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man
Photo(s): Courtesy of Michael Curran
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To learn more about this episode, check the links below:
The French and Indian Wars book
Métis book
Similar stories of interest or time period:
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Michael will talk about the French, British, Colonial and Native American combatants in these wars and will discuss how each of their goals and strategies ultimately determined the outcome in this turbulent period in the history of the North American continent.
Michael will also speak about his recently published novel, “Métis: The Life and Times of Charles De Langlade”. De Langlade, who was of mixed Native American and French ancestry, was a fur trader and successful leader of both European soldiers and tribal warriors in North America during the mid to late 18th century.
Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man
Photo(s): Courtesy of Michael Curran
Support Your History Your Story:
Please consider becoming a Patron or making a one time donation via PayPal. - THANK YOU!!!
YHYS Patreon: CLICK HERE
YHYS PayPal: CLICK HERE
YHYS: Social Links: CLICK HERE
YHYS: Join our mailing list: CLICK HERE
#yhys #yourhistoryyourstory #history #storytelling #podcast #njpodcast #youhaveastorytoo #jamesgardner
To learn more about this episode, check the links below:
The French and Indian Wars book
Métis book
Similar stories of interest or time period:
S6 Ep14 A Journey Through Revolutionary War New Jersey
S9 Ep02 Benedict Arnold: Traitor, Hero or Both?
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