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 94
... thought devoted to it , as well as by the conservatism of the designs.26 Not only did patterns express individual taste , they also served as personal identification , clan affiliation , as a record of achievements and consequently of ...
... thought devoted to it , as well as by the conservatism of the designs.26 Not only did patterns express individual taste , they also served as personal identification , clan affiliation , as a record of achievements and consequently of ...
Page 166
... thought would best ensure their survival . In describing their homeland to the French , it is likely they embellished its attractions to the extent they thought necessary to assure their return.27 They would have encouraged Cartier's ...
... thought would best ensure their survival . In describing their homeland to the French , it is likely they embellished its attractions to the extent they thought necessary to assure their return.27 They would have encouraged Cartier's ...
Page 257
... thought and study , compose an address that would be more forcible and better arranged . ” Brébeuf had observed that there were hardly any Amerindians “ incapable of conversing or reasoning very well , and in good terms , ” on things ...
... thought and study , compose an address that would be more forcible and better arranged . ” Brébeuf had observed that there were hardly any Amerindians “ incapable of conversing or reasoning very well , and in good terms , ” on things ...
Contents
PARTI American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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