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 161
... brazilwood . ' There were also the North Atlantic fisheries off the coast of Newfoundland and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence ; from these develop- ments the French became acquainted with coastal Amerindians and were able to verify what ...
... brazilwood . ' There were also the North Atlantic fisheries off the coast of Newfoundland and in the Gulf of St. Lawrence ; from these develop- ments the French became acquainted with coastal Amerindians and were able to verify what ...
Page 185
... brazilwood . It was partly because of the commercial success of this relationship that Brazil appeared so attractive to France at this time . Rapidly incor- porated into French were Brazilian words for New World items pre- viously ...
... brazilwood . It was partly because of the commercial success of this relationship that Brazil appeared so attractive to France at this time . Rapidly incor- porated into French were Brazilian words for New World items pre- viously ...
Page 321
... brazilwood for half a century . To this day Rouen remembers its Brazilian connection . In 1969 , La Foire de Rouen featured ballets " Brasiliana " as a major attraction . The event was reported in Paris - Normandie , 19 May 1969 . 55 ...
... brazilwood for half a century . To this day Rouen remembers its Brazilian connection . In 1969 , La Foire de Rouen featured ballets " Brasiliana " as a major attraction . The event was reported in Paris - Normandie , 19 May 1969 . 55 ...
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American Discoveries and European Images | 1 |
Early Contacts of Amerindians and Frenchmen | 87 |
Amerindians in Europe | 203 |
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