The book "The Grand Intendant: The Chronicle of Jean Talon in Canada, 1665-1672" by the author Thomas Chapet tells about the era when Jean Talon, sent by the King of France to New France, became a key figure in the development of the colony in America. Reproducing the life and activities of this outstanding colonizer, the book reveals his multifaceted personality, implemented reforms, life principles and interaction with Indian peoples. The author enables readers to better understand those times and measure Jean Talon's contribution to the formation of Canada during that period. Beautifully written and well researched, Chappet's work will be a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Canada's colonial era.