Histoire De La Nouvelle-France: (version 1617)
Histoire De La Nouvelle-France: (version 1617)
Histoire De La Nouvelle-France, written by Marc Lescarbot in 1617, is a historical account detailing the French explorations and settlements in New France and the West Indies. As an eyewitness to these events, Lescarbot documents the moral, natural, and geographic aspects of the regions, emphasizing the significance of French colonial efforts and interactions with Indigenous peoples. The work includes a dedication to King Louis XIII, urging the monarchy to commit to colonization and the spread of Christianity among Native populations, while recounting the challenges and fortunes faced by the French in the New World.





