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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... attack without warning , sometimes in the midst of a conversation between Amerindians and French . The animal at upper left represents the Europeans ' impression of a three - toed sloth . The French called it " Le Haut " from the ...
... attack without warning , sometimes in the midst of a conversation between Amerindians and French . The animal at upper left represents the Europeans ' impression of a three - toed sloth . The French called it " Le Haut " from the ...
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... attack- ing a woman from a Greek ship and treating her “ in such a way as we will not venture to describe . " 49 The Wild Man appeared in a theatrical play in Padua as early as 1208 , and was first pictorialized during the mid ...
... attack- ing a woman from a Greek ship and treating her “ in such a way as we will not venture to describe . " 49 The Wild Man appeared in a theatrical play in Padua as early as 1208 , and was first pictorialized during the mid ...
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... attack the kingdom of Satan . He placed language - study ahead of the establishment of seminaries for Amerindian children , the erection of a hospital , and the encouragement of a sedentary mode of life . 17 Long before the founding of ...
... attack the kingdom of Satan . He placed language - study ahead of the establishment of seminaries for Amerindian children , the erection of a hospital , and the encouragement of a sedentary mode of life . 17 Long before the founding of ...
Contents
American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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