Histoire du Canada by Gabriel Sagard

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Author Sagard, Gabriel
Title Histoire du Canada
et voyages que les Freres mineurs recollects y ont faicts pour la conversion des infidelles.
Note Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary "Histoire du Canada" by Gabriel Sagard is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The work chronicles the experiences and observations of the Recollect friars in Canada, focusing on their missions to convert Indigenous peoples and the various challenges they encountered. Sagard's narrative offers insights into the culture, customs, and spirituality of the Indigenous populations, along with reflections on the early colonial efforts in North America. The opening of the book sets the stage for Sagard's account, detailing the motivations and intentions behind the Recollect friars' mission to Canada. It introduces readers to the harsh realities of life in the New World, including the difficulties of travel and the struggle to provide for their basic needs. Sagard highlights the importance of their religious mission, emphasizing the desire to bring the light of Christianity to what he perceives as a dark and barbaric land. The text also reflects on the significance of the early missionaries' efforts to learn the local languages and cultures in order to effectively engage with the Indigenous peoples they sought to convert. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class F1001: North America local history: Canada
Subject Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject Indians of North America -- Canada
Subject New France -- Discovery and exploration
Subject Wyandot Indians
Subject Franciscan Recollects -- Missions
Subject Wyandot language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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