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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... language barrier ? 15 Amerindians showed little inclination to learn French ; if the program of evangelization was to be realized , it would be incumbent upon the missionaries to learn native languages . 16 This was given top priority ...
... language barrier ? 15 Amerindians showed little inclination to learn French ; if the program of evangelization was to be realized , it would be incumbent upon the missionaries to learn native languages . 16 This was given top priority ...
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... language , ” Charles Lalemant complained of the Montagnais . 32 Brébeuf echoed those sentiments for the Huron when he wrote , “ I shall have to go a long time to the school of the Savages , so prolific is their language . " 33 The ...
... language , ” Charles Lalemant complained of the Montagnais . 32 Brébeuf echoed those sentiments for the Huron when he wrote , “ I shall have to go a long time to the school of the Savages , so prolific is their language . " 33 The ...
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... language blunders . When Le Jeune stuttered in Montagnais , it was passed off in laughter . 38 With increasing proficiency in Amerindian languages , the Jesuits became aware of the limits of office for even the most respected of orators ...
... language blunders . When Le Jeune stuttered in Montagnais , it was passed off in laughter . 38 With increasing proficiency in Amerindian languages , the Jesuits became aware of the limits of office for even the most respected of orators ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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