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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The difference between Amerindians and Europeans in this regard was cultural conditioning , because of which the former maintained constant directional orientation in contrast to the latter , who did not .
The difference between Amerindians and Europeans in this regard was cultural conditioning , because of which the former maintained constant directional orientation in contrast to the latter , who did not .
Page 97
... regard as indicating lack of order and subordination , was reflected in spiritual relationships . ... and shaking - tent rituals ; at least some of them , including Micmac and Naskapi , held the sun in special regard .
... regard as indicating lack of order and subordination , was reflected in spiritual relationships . ... and shaking - tent rituals ; at least some of them , including Micmac and Naskapi , held the sun in special regard .
Page 299
When I encountered the Brazilians had been among the nations who welcomed hairy man while researching in Paris , my first reaction was Charles IX when he had formally entered Bordeaux ( ibid . , to regard this figure as being somehow ...
When I encountered the Brazilians had been among the nations who welcomed hairy man while researching in Paris , my first reaction was Charles IX when he had formally entered Bordeaux ( ibid . , to regard this figure as being somehow ...
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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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