| Author |
Lescarbot, Marc, 1570-1641 |
| Title |
Histoire de la Nouvelle France
Relation derniere de ce qui s'est passé au voyage du sieur de Poutrincourt en la Nouvelle France depuis 10 mois ença
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Rénald Lévesque
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| Summary |
"Histoire de la Nouvelle France" by Marc Lescarbot is a historical account written during the early 17th century. The book chronicles the navigations, discoveries, and settlements made by the French in North America, particularly focusing on Nouvelle-France (New France). It presents a detailed narrative of the French efforts to establish their presence in this new territory, highlighting the relationships formed with Indigenous peoples and the challenges faced by early colonists. The content of the book covers the experiences of French explorers and settlers, particularly the Sieur de Poutrincourt, detailing their voyages, their encounters with Indigenous cultures, and their attempts to spread Christianity. Lescarbot recounts various events, including the establishment of settlements, the challenges of sustaining food supplies, and the spiritual and cultural exchanges between the French and Indigenous peoples. He emphasizes the importance of faith and moral duty in colonial endeavors, reflecting on both the triumphs and hardships of the colonization process. Throughout the text, Lescarbot offers insights into the early colonial life and the interplay of European and Indigenous perspectives in the context of New France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| Subject |
New France -- Discovery and exploration
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| Subject |
Acadia
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| Subject |
Poutrincourt, Jean de Biencourt, sieur de, 1557-1615
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21199 |
| Release Date |
Apr 22, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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