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 91
... coast . A sense of community responsibility ensured that fellow tribesmen were not left without food or shelter . This is far from saying , however , that the cultures of all the New World peoples were uniform ; indeed , the variety of ...
... coast . A sense of community responsibility ensured that fellow tribesmen were not left without food or shelter . This is far from saying , however , that the cultures of all the New World peoples were uniform ; indeed , the variety of ...
Page 161
... coastal stands of brazilwood . There were also the North Atlantic fisheries off the coast of Newfoundland and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence ; from these developments the French became acquainted with coastal Amerindians and were able to ...
... coastal stands of brazilwood . There were also the North Atlantic fisheries off the coast of Newfoundland and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence ; from these developments the French became acquainted with coastal Amerindians and were able to ...
Page 313
... Coast of Labrador , ” 32–44 . 8 The French on the St. Lawrence Bowen believed that the settlement had been established by the Basques ( “ Social Condition of the Coast of Labrador , " 1. Brazilwood was a major source of red dye , much ...
... Coast of Labrador , ” 32–44 . 8 The French on the St. Lawrence Bowen believed that the settlement had been established by the Basques ( “ Social Condition of the Coast of Labrador , " 1. Brazilwood was a major source of red dye , much ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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