The Myth of the Savage and the Beginnings of French Colonialism in the AmericasA classic study of early contact between European explorers and North American natives. When the two cultures met in the fifteenth century, it meant great upheavals for the Amerindians, but strengthened the Europeans' move toward nation-states and capitalism. |
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Page 111
... arrival of the Jesuits , it could be traversed in three or four days.116 It was a country “ full of fine hills , open fields , very beautiful broad meadows bearing much excellent hay . " 117 Champlain estimated its population at thirty ...
... arrival of the Jesuits , it could be traversed in three or four days.116 It was a country “ full of fine hills , open fields , very beautiful broad meadows bearing much excellent hay . " 117 Champlain estimated its population at thirty ...
Page 205
... arrival on a Dutch ship of a live walrus from Canada for display in Flemish towns . These trips to Europe , particularly in the beginning , were not usually voluntary on the part of the Amerindians . Early explorers were accustomed to ...
... arrival on a Dutch ship of a live walrus from Canada for display in Flemish towns . These trips to Europe , particularly in the beginning , were not usually voluntary on the part of the Amerindians . Early explorers were accustomed to ...
Page 258
... arrived at Quebec in 1632 , he soon acquired two Amerindian boys , whom he set about rearing à la française.45 By the ... arrival in the Country , you would all know by this time how to handle arms as we do , and your enemies would not ...
... arrived at Quebec in 1632 , he soon acquired two Amerindian boys , whom he set about rearing à la française.45 By the ... arrival in the Country , you would all know by this time how to handle arms as we do , and your enemies would not ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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