The Myth of the Savage and the Beginnings of French Colonialism in the AmericasAn examination of the early contacts between explorers and Amerindians, the variety of societies in the New World, the development of European beliefs and attitudes towards Amerindians, the origins of the concept of l'homme sauvage, relations between Amerindians and the early colonists and missionaries, and the outcome of colonization of the New World. Focuses on France's particular experiences in exploration, trade, and colonization, especially in Brazil, Florida, and on the St. Lawrence. |
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Page 257
... Jesuits were speaking of the ease with which the mis- sionaries were expounding the truths of the faith , " which at the be- ginning seemed to us most difficult to explain . " Eventually missionaries were able to improve greatly the ...
... Jesuits were speaking of the ease with which the mis- sionaries were expounding the truths of the faith , " which at the be- ginning seemed to us most difficult to explain . " Eventually missionaries were able to improve greatly the ...
Page 258
... Jesuits returned immediately ; the Recollets were not allowed back until 1670. The Jesuits lost no time in reopening the abandoned school at Notre Dame des Anges . But in five years ' time it was closed again , for want of pupils , and ...
... Jesuits returned immediately ; the Recollets were not allowed back until 1670. The Jesuits lost no time in reopening the abandoned school at Notre Dame des Anges . But in five years ' time it was closed again , for want of pupils , and ...
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... Jesuits , a move the ethics of which have been questioned . 100 But the idea of reducing nomadism did not die , particularly as the Jesuits had become convinced that the failure was caused by the attempt to settle Amerindians next to ...
... Jesuits , a move the ethics of which have been questioned . 100 But the idea of reducing nomadism did not die , particularly as the Jesuits had become convinced that the failure was caused by the attempt to settle Amerindians next to ...
Contents
American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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