"Samuel de Champlain before 1604 is the definitive edition of the early documents by or about Champlain, correcting numerous errors in previous publications." Ontario Professional Surveyor "The importance of Des Sauvages to the history, exploration, and settlement of Canada is apparent in Champlain's remarkable prescience in recognizing the necessity of friendly Native relations and the critical role of the canoe as a means of travel in the interior. The editors' research is meticulous, and they include several useful appendixes, maps and tables. Thorough footnotes located at the bottom of the pages add much to the text." CHOICE