9780282833695 - Contributions of the Canadian Jesuits to the Geographical Knowledge of New France, 1632-1675: A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School ... for the D... (4 risultati)

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softcover. Condizione: very good. Very good condition. Light wear. Binding tight, pages clean. Pictures available upon request.? ND.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of seventeenth-century North American cartography, focusing on the vital role played by the Jesuit missionaries in mapping the vast and unexplored territories of New France. The author meticulously examines how these religious figures, driven by both spiritual and intellectual curiosity, became crucial contributors to the geographical understanding of the region. The book explores how Jesuit missionaries combined their religious zeal with a keen eye for detail and a scientific mindset, meticulously recording their observations and interactions with Indigenous peoples. These observations, along with sketches and maps they created, provided invaluable information for European cartographers, shedding light on the intricacies of the landscape, the locations of Native American tribes, and the potential for trade routes. The author analyzes how these Jesuit contributions shaped the development of cartography in Europe and influenced the evolving perception of New France as a vast and potentially lucrative territory. The book explores the challenges the Jesuits faced in navigating the wilderness, understanding Indigenous languages, and overcoming cultural barriers. By carefully analyzing the Jesuits' writings and maps, the author reveals their profound impact on the understanding of North America during this crucial period of exploration and colonization. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.