His purpose has been to outline the story of the achievements of the great French explorers in such fashion as would attract young readers. View Full Article in Timesmachine » Advertisement ...

Pierre-Julien Gilbert's dramatic painting Combat de la Cordelière shows the ill-fated clash between the two ships The spirit of famed French explorer Jacques Cousteau lives on in a mission to ...

The legendary French explorer Samuel de Champlain founded Quebec early in the 17th century, and the ramparts, gates, and other fortifications that subsequently surrounded the city serve as a rock ...