Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present by Sir J. M. Le Moine

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Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present by Sir J. M. Le Moine

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By Robert Nguyen Posted on Dec 30, 2025

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Authors: Le Moine, J. M. (James MacPherson), Sir, 1825-1912 Published By : Le Moine, J. M. (James MacPherson), Sir, 1825-1912

Book Language: English

Hey, if you thought you knew Quebec's history, think again! 'Picturesque Quebec' is the fascinating follow-up to Le Moine's earlier work, and it's like a treasure hunt through the city's forgotten corners. The book isn't about one big mystery, but a hundred little ones—the hidden stories behind old buildings, vanished landmarks, and the people who walked these streets centuries ago. Le Moine acts as your guide, pulling back the curtain on the city's second act, showing what changed and what secrets remained after his first book. It’s for anyone who loves peeling back the layers of a place to find the stories buried underneath.

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THE PART BORNE BY THE DUTCH IN THE DISCOVERY OF AUSTRALIA 1606-1765. BY J. E. HEERES, LL. D. PROFESSOR AT THE DUTCH COLONIAL INSTITUTE DELFT * * * PUBLISHED BY THE ROYAL DUTCH GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY IN COMMEMORATION OF THE XXVth ANNIVERSARY OF ITS FOUNDATION LONDON LUZAC & CO, 46 GREAT RUSSELL STREET W. C. 1899 * * * CONTENTS. List of books, discussed or referred to in the work List of Maps and Figures Introduction DOCUMENTS: I. Dutch notions respecting the Southland in 1595 II. Notices of the south-coast of New Guinea in 1602 III. Voyage of the ship Duifken under command of Willem Jansz(oon) and Jan Lodewijkszoon Rosingeyn to New Guinea.--Discovery of the east-coast of the present Gulf of Carpentaria (1605-1606) IV. Fresh expedition to New Guinea by the ship Duifken (1607) V. Voyage of the ships Eendracht and Hoorn, commanded by Jacques Le Maire and Willem Corneliszoon Schouten through the Pacific Ocean and along the north-coast of New Guinea (1616) VI. Project for the further discovery of the Southland--Nova Guinea (1616) VII. Voyage of de Eendracht under command of Dirk Hartogs(zoon). Discovery of the West-coast of Australia in 1616: Dirk Hartogs-island and -road, Land of the Eendracht or Eendrachtsland (1616) VIII. Voyage of the ship Zeewolf, from the Netherlands to India, under the command of supercargo Pieter Dirkszoon and skipper Haevik Claeszoon van Hillegom.--Further discovery of the West-coast of Australia (1618) IX. Voyage of the ship Mauritius from the Netherlands to India under the command of supercargo Willem Jansz. or Janszoon and skipper Lenaert Jacobsz(oon). Further discovery of the West-coast of Australia.--Willems-rivier (1618) X. Further discovery of the South-coast of New-Guinea by the ship Het Wapen van Amsterdam? (1619?) XI. Voyage of the ships Dordrecht and Amsterdam under commander Frederik De Houtman, supercargo Jacob Dedel, and skipper Reyer Janszoon van Buiksloot and Maarten Corneliszoon(?) from the Netherlands to the East-Indies.--Further discovery of the West-coast of Australia: Dedelsland and Houtman's Abrolhos (1619) XII. Voyage of the ship Leeuwin from the Netherlands to Java.--Discovery of the South-West coast of Australia.--Leeuwin's land (1622) XIII. The Triall. (English discovery)--The ship Wapen van Hoorn touches at the West-coast of Australia.--New projects for discovery made by the supreme government at Batavia (1622) XIV. Voyage of the ships Pera and Arnhem, under command of Jan Carstenszoon or Carstensz., Dirk Meliszoon and Willem Joosten van Colster or Van Coolsteerdt.--Further discovery of the South-West coast of New Guinea. Discovery of the Gulf of Carpentaria (1623) XV. Voyage of the ship Leiden, commanded by skipper Klaas Hermansz(oon) from the Netherlands to Java.--Further discovery of the West-coast of Australia (1623) XVI. Discovery of the Tortelduif island (rock) (1624?) XVII. Voyage of the ship Leijden, commanded by skipper Daniel Janssen Cock, from the Netherlands to Java. Further discovery of the West-coast of Australia (1626) XVIII. Discovery of the South-West coast of Australia by the ship Het Gulden Zeepaard, commanded by Pieter Nuijts, member of the Council of India, and by skipper Francois Thijssen or Thijszoon (1627) XIX. Voyage of the ships Galias, Utrecht and Texel, commanded by Governor-General Jan Pieterszoon Coen.--Further discovery of the West-coast of Australia (1627) XX. Voyage of the ship Het Wapen van Hoorn, commanded by supercargo J. Van Roosenbergh.--Further discovery of the West-coast of Australia (1627) XXI. Discovery of the North-West coast of Australia by the ship Vianen (Viane, Viana), commanded by Gerrit Frederikszoon De Witt.--De Witt's land (1628) XXII. Discovery of Jacob Remessens-, Remens-, or Rommer-river, south of Willems-river (before 1629) XXIII. Shipwreck of the ship Batavia under commander Francois Pelsaert on Houtmans Abrolhos. Further discovery of the West-coast of Australia (1629) XXIV. Further surveyings...

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Okay, so this isn't a novel with a plot in the usual sense. Think of it as a guided tour through time. 'Picturesque Quebec' picks up where Le Moine's previous book left off, diving deeper into the city's landscape, architecture, and local lore. He walks you through neighborhoods, points out specific houses and public squares, and fills them with the anecdotes and historical details that give them soul. It’s less about grand political events and more about the texture of daily life and the physical changes that shaped the city.

Why You Should Read It

What makes this book special is Le Moine's voice. He wasn't a dry academic; he was a local who loved his city with a collector's passion. Reading it feels like having a chat with the most knowledgeable history buff you've ever met. He gets excited about a carved doorway or a retired street name. You're not just learning facts—you're seeing Quebec through the fond, observant eyes of someone who wanted to preserve its memory before modern changes swept more away.

Final Verdict

This is a perfect read for travelers with a deep curiosity about Quebec City, locals who want to know the 'why' behind their streets, and anyone who enjoys historical nonfiction that feels personal. It’s not a quick, breezy read, but a book to savor in sections, ideally with a map of old Quebec beside you. If you love connecting places to stories, this sequel is a rich and rewarding deep dive.

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