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Parkman, Francis
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Parkman, F. (Francis)
France and England in North America, Part II: The Jesuits in North America in the Seventeenth Century
France and England in North America, Part II: The Jesuits in North America in the 17th Century
Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Ken Reeder, Cyrille Héloir and Robert Homa
"France and England in North America, Part II: The Jesuits in North America" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the efforts of French Jesuit missionaries to convert Native American tribes in the 17th century, exploring the interplay between religious fervor and the geopolitical dynamics of that era. It delves into the experiences and sacrifices of the missionaries, shedding light on the cultural and spiritual landscapes of the indigenous populations they encountered. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for an exploration of the Jesuits' historical contributions and challenges in North America. Parkman begins with a preface that emphasizes the remarkable yet overlooked efforts of the early French Jesuits, detailing their detailed reports known as the Jesuit Relations. He reflects on the broader implications of their missionary work intertwined with the political destinies of early America, hinting at future narratives within the volume. The introduction also provides a context of the indigenous tribes, outlining their divisions, customs, and interactions during a period marked by transformation and conflict, thereby framing the Jesuits' initiatives within the tumultuous social fabric of 17th-century North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Jesuits -- Missions -- New France -- History -- 17th century
Wyandot Indians -- Missions -- New France -- History -- 17th century
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