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
... ships going to the New World were referred to collectively as the flotte du Canada . A look at shipboard life throws a sidelight on the European culture of the period , as well as providing a contrast to that of Amerindians ...
... ships going to the New World were referred to collectively as the flotte du Canada . A look at shipboard life throws a sidelight on the European culture of the period , as well as providing a contrast to that of Amerindians ...
Page 174
... ships for Cartier at St. Malo and four for Roberval at Rouen and Honfleur.63 Cartier finally sailed in May 1541 with five ships provisioned for two years , and Roberval followed a year later with three ships and 200 colonists . The ...
... ships for Cartier at St. Malo and four for Roberval at Rouen and Honfleur.63 Cartier finally sailed in May 1541 with five ships provisioned for two years , and Roberval followed a year later with three ships and 200 colonists . The ...
Page 237
... ships a year , probably attracted by walrus and seal as well as the fisheries and fur trade.22 Thevet placed the figure at a hundred ships a year for fishing.23 In 1578 , 150 French ships were noted at Newfoundland , as well as 100 ...
... ships a year , probably attracted by walrus and seal as well as the fisheries and fur trade.22 Thevet placed the figure at a hundred ships a year for fishing.23 In 1578 , 150 French ships were noted at Newfoundland , as well as 100 ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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