Voyage dans le nord du Brésil fait durant les années 1613 et 1614 by d'Evreux Yves

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Author Yves, d'Evreux, 1570-1630?
Annotator Denis, Ferdinand, 1798-1890
LoC No. 02030004
Title Voyage dans le nord du Brésil fait durant les années 1613 et 1614
Original Publication France: Librairie A. Franck,1864.
Credits Jean-Adrien Brothier, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Voyage dans le nord du Brésil fait durant les années 1613 et 1614" by Yves d'Evreux is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work details the author's experiences as a Capuchin missionary embarking on a mission to evangelize indigenous tribes in northern Brazil. The book presents a rich tapestry of observations about the culture and landscape of the region, reflecting on both the beauty of nature and the societal challenges encountered during the early colonial period. At the start of the narrative, the groundwork is laid for understanding the missionary context, describing the personalities of the two monks who share the same name: Yves d'Evreux, the lesser-known but passionate observer of nature, and Yves de Paris, a more politically active figure. The opening portion establishes the historical setting, illustrating the ambitions of French colonization in Brazil and providing insight into the motivations and backgrounds of the missionaries. Yves d'Evreux is ultimately tasked with leading the mission to Marvinham, embarking on a perilous journey filled with hardships, but imbued with the hope of spreading Christianity among the indigenous peoples. The narrative promises a thoughtful exploration of a missionary's life, illustrating the trials of faith and the confrontation between European aspirations and the realities of New World encounters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class F2501: Latin America local history: Brazil
Subject Indians of South America -- Brazil
Subject Yves, d'Evreux, 1570-1630? -- Travel -- Brazil
Subject Missions -- Brazil
Subject Maranhão (Brazil) -- History
Subject Maranhão (Brazil) -- Description and travel
Subject Brazil -- History -- 1549-1762
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EBook-No. 67080
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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