The Founder of New France: The Champlain Chronicle is a fascinating book written by Charles W. Colby that tells the story of the life and work of the great Francois Champlain, the great traveler, explorer and founder of the first permanent European settlement in Canada. The author examines Champlain's life path in detail, his travels across the Atlantic Ocean, meetings with local tribes and the struggle for the founding of New France. The book reveals to the reader the rich history of the colonization of Canada and the important role that Champlain played in the formation of the region. The Founder of New France is a fascinating scholarly study that will appeal to a wide range of readers interested in Canadian history and geography.