The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 5: Quebec, 1632-1633 by Thwaites
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| Editor | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
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| Title | The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 5: Quebec, 1632-1633 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents, Vol. 5: Quebec, 1632-1633" by Reuben Gold Thwaites is a historical account published in the late 19th century. It chronicles the travels and experiences of Jesuit missionaries in New France during the early 17th century. This volume specifically focuses on events occurring in Quebec during the years mentioned, detailing the Jesuits' observations of the Indigenous peoples, their own hardships, and the state of the early colonial settlements. At the start of the volume, the narrative unfolds with Father Paul le Jeune recounting his journey from France to New France, detailing the perilous conditions at sea. He describes his welcoming feelings upon arriving but also notes the destructive state of Quebec, which had been left in ruins by English forces. As le Jeune settles into this new environment, he shares vivid accounts of interactions with local Indigenous tribes, including descriptions of their customs, the unfortunate treatment of captives, and reflections on the challenges faced by the Jesuit missionaries in converting and educating the native populations. These opening chapters establish a tone that mixes despair and hope within the historically rich context of early missionary work. (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. | 48562 |
| Release Date | Mar 22, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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