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 155
... Portuguese origin , and Champlain implied that it had been there since before 1553. Later , Champlain said that the animals were from the wreck of a Spanish ship on the way to colonize Cape Breton . " A Portuguese map of about 1565 ...
... Portuguese origin , and Champlain implied that it had been there since before 1553. Later , Champlain said that the animals were from the wreck of a Spanish ship on the way to colonize Cape Breton . " A Portuguese map of about 1565 ...
Page 189
... Portuguese attack of 1560.3o It is surprising that Fort Coligny ( as the French called their settlement ) lasted as long as it did ; the Portuguese had standing orders to sink all French vessels that ventured into Brazilian waters.31 ...
... Portuguese attack of 1560.3o It is surprising that Fort Coligny ( as the French called their settlement ) lasted as long as it did ; the Portuguese had standing orders to sink all French vessels that ventured into Brazilian waters.31 ...
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... Portuguese " llavrador , " meaning small land - holder . However , in that case it could have been expected to have been more widely used ; this is the only Portuguese map of Labrador of that period with such an illustration . 81 ...
... Portuguese " llavrador , " meaning small land - holder . However , in that case it could have been expected to have been more widely used ; this is the only Portuguese map of Labrador of that period with such an illustration . 81 ...
Contents
American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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