This is a book that provides an insightful account of the first European family to permanently settle in Canada.  This book is for you if

• you are a high school or university student, teacher or professor interested in learning about or teaching early Canadian history and heritage and the pioneer lives of a trail-blazing family; or 
• you are someone who wants to know more about a fascinating era in Canadian history; or
• you are a pharmacist, teacher or farmer curious about the early history of these professions in Canada; or 
• you are an immigrant to Canada and want to learn more about a remarkable period in the history of this great country.

This intrepid couple blazed a path for the millions of men, women and children from all over the world who would follow their example by immigrating to Canada in order to find a better life. 

This book provides a factual account of the noteworthy lives and times of this magnetic duo. The following pioneering achievements of Louis Hébert and Marie Rollet are discussed in this book.

• They were the first colonial family to permanently settle in Canada. 
• They were the first immigrants to build a permanent home for their family and live in it for the rest of their lives.
• They were the first pioneers to clear the land, cultivate the soil, and establish a permanent farm.
• Louis Hébert was the first individual to obtain title to his land in Canada.
• Louis Hébert was the first person to be appointed a nobleman and King's Procurator in Canada.
• Louis Hébert was the first settler to practice his profession as an apothecary/pharmacist in Canada, and likely in North America, and to act as a physician.
• Louis Hébert was the first European botanist to permanently live in Canada.
• Marie Rollet was the first woman from France to cultivate the Canadian soil.
• Marie Rollet was the first permanent colonial homemaker in Canada with her own home.
• Marie Rollet established the first school in Canada for native and community children. 

The print copy of this book Louis Hébert and Marie Rollet - Canada's Premier Pioneers by the best selling author George Goulet and by his wife Terry Goulet is now available.

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Praise for the authors' previous book 
The Metis - Memorable Events and Memorable Personalities

"The book is accessible to all. It will make the Metis reader proud of their heritage and all Canadians proud of their Metis compatriots.
- Lawrence J. Barkwell, Author and Editor of Metis Legacy (Pemmican Publications 2001)

"I urge any person who is Métis or interested in real Canadian History -buy, borrow or acquire by any means this book; in my opinion this book should be in every school library as a reference book."
 - Richard Lucier-Larson,
Hand Hills Métis Correspondent

Praise for the authors' previous book The Trial of Louis Riel, Justice and Mercy Denied

"This book offers readers a comprehensive understanding of the legal aspects of the case, which until now have been skimmed over by historians." 
- Martin Bisaillon, M.A., Historian and Researcher

"George Goulet ... has brought polish and wisdom to the classic tale of Louis Riel."
- Metis Voyageur

The Goulets' Metis Book and Riel Book are in numerous libraries all across Canada.

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