Huguenot Hope in Florida: the Remarkable Story of Laudonnière and Fort Caroline

Huguenot Hope in Florida: the Remarkable Story of Laudonnière and Fort Caroline

The history of the French colony of Fort Caroline has fascinated readers for centuries. Told in many languages and various ways, this tale has captivated audiences for generations. Though small and seemingly insignificant, this little colony founded along the Florida coast in 1564 had an impact far beyond its humble size. In Huguenot Hope in Florida, young readers will learn the exciting and eventful history of the life and adventures of René Goulaine de Laudonnière, a dedicated Huguenot captain with a dream for a shining future in the New World. Beautiful artwork will capture the imaginations of youngsters as they uncover the story of Laudonnière’s life and the colony he founded in the wilds of Florida. Thrilling with adventure from beginning to end, the tale of the Huguenots, Timucua, and Fort Caroline introduces the concept of religious liberty and records the first attempt to plant a Protestant colony in North America. From the throne room of King Charles IX of France and his mother Catherine de Medici to the planning board of Admiral Gaspard de Coligny, this action-packed adventure includes the exploits of the famous French sea captain Jean Ribault and his clashes with Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, the famed Spanish explorer. Readers will follow the Roman Catholic and Protestant divisions that led to the sixteenth century French Wars of Religion and will watch as France and Spain battle each other in the race for territory in the New World of the Americas. This forgotten piece of Florida history is here retold for a new generation of young people. Recommended Reading Age: Read to me: 5-7 Read on my own: 8-12