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Jean Lemoyne, Pioneer

Drawing of Jean Lemoyne in the midst of mature trees clearing his land with an axe.

Settler clearing, drawing, 2020, Alexandre Pétrin.

Source: Domaine seigneurial Ste-Anne

Settling in on lands in New France means clearing the territory first. It is a difficult task, which is why some colonists find it hard to clear more than four acres.