St. Lawrence River, The*

• 1991 ----- color ----- 45 min ----- vhs
• Life support for the original Indian population, pathway for the French colonists of New France who built their settlements along its banks, the St. Lawrence is the link between the Atlantic and the great inland sea known as the Great Lakes, the roadto the heartland of America, and for centuries it has been the frontier between two different cultures. Follows the history of New France; the discoveries of Cartier and Champlain; the story of what the Indians called Kebec (which the French spelled Quebec); the growth of industry and population on both sides of the international border; and the changing role of the river from barrier to international symbol. (Donated by the Department of Canadian Studies) (Restricted to use by institutions of learning within the State of Washington only)
• Topics: (Canadian Studies, Geography, History: Canadian, Transportation, Water)