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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... sent as war captives that same year ( 1494 ) , also to be sold as slaves at Seville . 5 In 1495 , the number brought over was given as 500. In 1496 , Don Bartholomew Columbus , brother of the admiral , sent 300 islanders to Spain for ...
... sent as war captives that same year ( 1494 ) , also to be sold as slaves at Seville . 5 In 1495 , the number brought over was given as 500. In 1496 , Don Bartholomew Columbus , brother of the admiral , sent 300 islanders to Spain for ...
Page 220
... sent her back.87 In this connection it should be pointed out that there is no sure way of gauging the success rate of these efforts at assimilation ; on this point , existing records are silent . One can reasonably assume , however ...
... sent her back.87 In this connection it should be pointed out that there is no sure way of gauging the success rate of these efforts at assimilation ; on this point , existing records are silent . One can reasonably assume , however ...
Page 223
... sent to Rochefort for return to Canada . 103 This episode is unique in the history of New France . When Frontenac returned for his second term as governor , he brought three of the Iroquois with him.104 One of these , Orecone ( whose ...
... sent to Rochefort for return to Canada . 103 This episode is unique in the history of New France . When Frontenac returned for his second term as governor , he brought three of the Iroquois with him.104 One of these , Orecone ( whose ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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