Cannibal Encounters: Europeans and Island Caribs, 1492–1763Winner of the French Colonial Historical Society's Alf Andrew Heggoy Book Prize Philip Boucher analyzes the images—and the realities—of European relations with the people known as Island Caribs during the first three centuries after Columbus. Based on literary sources, travelers' observations, and missionary accounts, as well as on French and English colonial archives and administrative correspondence, Cannibal Encounters offers a vivid portrait of a troubled chapter in the history of European-Amerindian relations. |
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... were left to reside among the " cannibals ” in order to learn their language and customs . These interpreters ( truchements ) facilitated the trade and helped the Tupinambas against their Indian and Portuguese 20 CANNIBAL ENCOUNTERS.
... were left to reside among the " cannibals ” in order to learn their language and customs . These interpreters ( truchements ) facilitated the trade and helped the Tupinambas against their Indian and Portuguese 20 CANNIBAL ENCOUNTERS.
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... Portuguese adversaries . 40 Their relationship became so close that European captives of the Tupinambas would try to pass as Frenchmen . The well - known narra- tive of Hans Staden's captivity among the Tupinambas points out dramat ...
... Portuguese adversaries . 40 Their relationship became so close that European captives of the Tupinambas would try to pass as Frenchmen . The well - known narra- tive of Hans Staden's captivity among the Tupinambas points out dramat ...
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... Portuguese Atlantic possessions . " ( Spain and Portugal were under Spanish Habsburg rule from 1580 to 1640. ) English traders and raiders returned in force to the Caribbean after the declaration of war in 1624 overthrew what was to ...
... Portuguese Atlantic possessions . " ( Spain and Portugal were under Spanish Habsburg rule from 1580 to 1640. ) English traders and raiders returned in force to the Caribbean after the declaration of war in 1624 overthrew what was to ...
Contents
Europeans and Island Caribs in | 13 |
EuroCarib Relations during | 31 |
The Island Carib Struggle | 61 |
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