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 149
... possible , as it was believed that combined with the shipboard diet of salted foods it could cause a bloody flux . Other recommended provisions included olive oil , butter Ephemeral Settlements and Unknown Hazards 149.
... possible , as it was believed that combined with the shipboard diet of salted foods it could cause a bloody flux . Other recommended provisions included olive oil , butter Ephemeral Settlements and Unknown Hazards 149.
Page 193
... possible for these people to rise to civility as Europeans had done ; all they needed was to be taught . But if , as Léry was inclined to believe , they were descended from the accursed Ham , would education be effective ? Léry did not ...
... possible for these people to rise to civility as Europeans had done ; all they needed was to be taught . But if , as Léry was inclined to believe , they were descended from the accursed Ham , would education be effective ? Léry did not ...
Page 201
... possible his mission against the Spaniards . 92 Montchrestien's point was clear : the key to success in these new lands was cooperation with their original inhabitants . Another opinion held that such cooperation , while helpful , was ...
... possible his mission against the Spaniards . 92 Montchrestien's point was clear : the key to success in these new lands was cooperation with their original inhabitants . Another opinion held that such cooperation , while helpful , was ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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