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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Olive Patricia Dickason. they carried the burdens when on the move . Only later was it realized that the women's lot often went hand in hand with considerable power and influence.57 Europeans rarely noted , however , that Amerindian men ...
Olive Patricia Dickason. they carried the burdens when on the move . Only later was it realized that the women's lot often went hand in hand with considerable power and influence.57 Europeans rarely noted , however , that Amerindian men ...
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... carried their babies in moss bags , rather than in the tikinagen or wooden carrying boards of the forest peoples to the west and south . They shared with the Micmac and other Algonkians the custom of a bridegroom serving his bride's ...
... carried their babies in moss bags , rather than in the tikinagen or wooden carrying boards of the forest peoples to the west and south . They shared with the Micmac and other Algonkians the custom of a bridegroom serving his bride's ...
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... carried by a big Amerindian “ who took the Captain in his arms and carried him ashore as easily as if he had been a six - year - old child . ” On arrival at Hochelaga , the French were also carried ashore.36 This might have been misread ...
... carried by a big Amerindian “ who took the Captain in his arms and carried him ashore as easily as if he had been a six - year - old child . ” On arrival at Hochelaga , the French were also carried ashore.36 This might have been misread ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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