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Title: The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval
Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval" by Adrien Leblond is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the life and contributions of François de Laval, the first Bishop of Quebec, and his pivotal role in establishing the Catholic Church in Canada during the 17th century. The book examines the challenges he faced in evangelizing a largely indigenous population and the socio-political dynamics of his time. The beginning of the book sets the stage for understanding the arduous task of establishing Christianity in New France. It describes the courageous endeavors of early missionaries, including the Récollets and Jesuits, who ventured into the unknown Canadian wilderness to spread their faith. Laval's emergence as a significant figure is highlighted, emphasizing his dedication and the administrative challenges he encountered while establishing the Church's authority in the region. Key elements such as the tension between the Church and colonial governance, the establishment of missions, and the cultural interactions between European settlers and indigenous tribes are introduced, laying a strong historical foundation for the narrative that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leblond, Adrien, 1854-1939
EBook No.: 17174
Published: Nov 28, 2005
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject: Laval, François de, 1623-1708
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval
Note: Reading ease score: 59.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Brendan Lane, Stacy Brown Thellend and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "The Makers of Canada: Bishop Laval" by Adrien Leblond is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work details the life and contributions of François de Laval, the first Bishop of Quebec, and his pivotal role in establishing the Catholic Church in Canada during the 17th century. The book examines the challenges he faced in evangelizing a largely indigenous population and the socio-political dynamics of his time. The beginning of the book sets the stage for understanding the arduous task of establishing Christianity in New France. It describes the courageous endeavors of early missionaries, including the Récollets and Jesuits, who ventured into the unknown Canadian wilderness to spread their faith. Laval's emergence as a significant figure is highlighted, emphasizing his dedication and the administrative challenges he encountered while establishing the Church's authority in the region. Key elements such as the tension between the Church and colonial governance, the establishment of missions, and the cultural interactions between European settlers and indigenous tribes are introduced, laying a strong historical foundation for the narrative that follows. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Leblond, Adrien, 1854-1939
EBook No.: 17174
Published: Nov 28, 2005
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject: Laval, François de, 1623-1708
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.