The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 1: Acadia, 1610-1613 by Thwaites
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| Editor | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
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| Title | The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 1: Acadia, 1610-1613 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 1: Acadia, 1610-1613" by Reuben Gold Thwaites is a historical account published in the late 19th century." This volume serves as a collection of documents detailing the travels and explorations of Jesuit missionaries in New France during the early 17th century, particularly focusing on Acadia and the interactions with Native American tribes. The texts provide valuable insights into the early colonial history and missionary efforts of the Jesuits, capturing both their challenges and observations about the indigenous peoples of North America. At the start of the volume, the editor introduces the context of Jesuit missions in New France, emphasizing the significance of these documents in understanding the history and culture of the region during this period. The opening sections highlight key figures such as the secular priest Messire Jessé Fléché and Jesuit Fathers Pierre Biard and Ennemond Massé, who arrived in Acadia with the aim of converting Indigenous peoples to Christianity. The narratives reflect their experiences, including their initial successes and the subsequent hardships faced amidst a backdrop of political and social complexities within the colonies and the native tribes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Canada |
| Subject | Jesuits -- Missions |
| Subject | Jesuits -- North America |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44669 |
| Release Date | Jan 14, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated | Mar 23, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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