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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... arrival of the Jesuits , it could be traversed in three or four days . 116 It was a country " full of fine hills , open fields , very beautiful broad meadows bearing much excellent hay . " 117 Cham- plain estimated its population at ...
... arrival of the Jesuits , it could be traversed in three or four days . 116 It was a country " full of fine hills , open fields , very beautiful broad meadows bearing much excellent hay . " 117 Cham- plain estimated its population at ...
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... arrival of Villegagnon's colony . According to his own account , Staden was repulsed by French sailors when he ... arrived , there were two dozen or more " interpreters " living in the Rio de Janeiro area alone , some of them for many ...
... arrival of Villegagnon's colony . According to his own account , Staden was repulsed by French sailors when he ... arrived , there were two dozen or more " interpreters " living in the Rio de Janeiro area alone , some of them for many ...
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... arrived at Quebec in 1632 , he soon acquired two Amerindian boys , whom he set about rearing à la française.45 By the ... arrival in the Country , you would all know by this time how to handle arms as we do , and your enemies would not ...
... arrived at Quebec in 1632 , he soon acquired two Amerindian boys , whom he set about rearing à la française.45 By the ... arrival in the Country , you would all know by this time how to handle arms as we do , and your enemies would not ...
Contents
American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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