The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 3: Acadia, 1611-1616 by Thwaites
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| Editor | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
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| Title | The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 3: Acadia, 1611-1616 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 3: Acadia, 1611-1616" by Reuben Gold Thwaites is a historical account that was likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume is part of a larger collection detailing the travels and explorations of Jesuit missionaries in New France, with this specific focus on the region of Acadia during the early 17th century. The main subjects include the experiences of Jesuit priests, particularly Father Pierre Biard, as they navigated the challenges of establishing missions in North America, often in the face of hostile conditions and conflicts. The opening portion of the text introduces various accounts from Father Biard, who details his experiences after being captured by English forces in New France. He describes the harsh realities faced by the Jesuit missionaries, including their struggles for survival, the establishment of missions, and the relationships formed with the local Indigenous populations. Biard recounts significant events, such as their captivity, the attacks by the English, and appeals for support from their counterparts in France. His reflections illustrate both the perils of mission life in Acadia and the resilience of the Jesuit mission amidst adversity, setting the stage for a deeper examination of their historical impact in this region. (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. | 46218 |
| Release Date | Jul 7, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 279 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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