Chapter I: Part ONE: Memorials to Samuel Champlain

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I. Construction of Memorials 1

II. The Allegorical Bust “La France” and the personnel and
mission of the French delegation 11

III. Social functions and hospitalities extended to the French
Visitors in New York, Washington, Philadelphia, Boston
and elsewhere 23

IV. Banquet at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York City,
May 1, 1912, and the presentation of Rodin bust,
“La France” 29

V. French Delegation entertained by the Chamber of Commerce
of the State of New York 57

VI. French Visitors and Commissioners entertained at Ticonderoga,
later Inspect the Champlain Memorial Lighthouse
at Crown Point Forts where they formally place
the Bust, “La France”, and then journey to Plattsburgh.
Report to Paris 69

VII. They visit Canada, Niagara Falls and sail for France.
Impressions and comments by French visitors on experiences
in America 87

VIII. Impressions of M. René Bazin 99

IX. Comment in appreciation of the visit of the French delegation
and Honors conferred 107