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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expanded greatly during the 1300s , 124 an event which may have been at least as important in the relocation as was trade . By the time the Jesuits appeared , beaver had already been exterminated in Huronia . 125 Prior to their arrival ...
expanded greatly during the 1300s , 124 an event which may have been at least as important in the relocation as was trade . By the time the Jesuits appeared , beaver had already been exterminated in Huronia . 125 Prior to their arrival ...
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important functions was the interpretation of dreams , to which the Huron looked for guidance in their daily lives ; so much so that the Jesuits wrote that dreams were the “ God of the country . ” 139 A frustrated Jérôme Lalemant ...
important functions was the interpretation of dreams , to which the Huron looked for guidance in their daily lives ; so much so that the Jesuits wrote that dreams were the “ God of the country . ” 139 A frustrated Jérôme Lalemant ...
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57 Most important of all , colonists should be mentally and spiritually prepared before embarking . Whatever happened , they should maintain a good face , never quarrelling with the sailors “ because you will gain nothing from it .
57 Most important of all , colonists should be mentally and spiritually prepared before embarking . Whatever happened , they should maintain a good face , never quarrelling with the sailors “ because you will gain nothing from it .
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Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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| Title | The Myth of the Savage and the Beginnings of French Colonialism in the Americas |
| Author | Olive Patricia Dickason |
| Edition | illustrated, reprint |
| Publisher | University of Alberta Press, 1997 |
| ISBN | 0888640366, 9780888640369 |
| Length | 416 pages |
| Subjects | › › History / Canada / General Social Science / Anthropology / Cultural & Social |
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