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possible accuracy of statement, and to reproduce an

image of the past with photographic clearness and truth.
The introductory chapter of the volume is independent of the rest; but a
knowledge of the facts set forth in it is essential to the full
understanding of the narrative which follows.
In the collection of material, I have received valuable aid from Mr. J. G.
Shea, Rev. Felix Martin, S.J., the Abbés Laverdière and H. R. Casgrain,
Dr. J. C. Taché, and the late Jacques Viger, Esq.
I propose to devote the next volume of this series to the discovery and
occupation by the French of the Valley of the Mississippi.
BOSTON, 1st May, 1867.

CONTENTS.
INTRODUCTION.
NATIVE TRIBES.
Divisions.--The Algonquins.--The Hurons.--Their Houses.--
Fortifications.--Habits.--Arts.--Women.--Trade.--Festivities.--
Medicine.--The Tobacco Nation.--The Neutrals.--The Eries.-- The
Andastes.--The Iroquois.--Social and Political Organization.-- Iroquois
Institutions, Customs, and Character.-- Indian Religion and
Superstitions.--The Indian Mind.
CHAPTER I
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1634.
NOTRE-DAME DES ANGES.
Quebec In 1634.--Father Le Jeune.--The Mission-House.-- Its Domestic
Economy.--The Jesuits and their Designs.
CHAPTER II
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LOYOLA AND THE JESUITS.
Conversion of Loyola.--Foundation of the Society of Jesus.--
Preparation of the Novice.--Characteristics of the Order.-- The
Canadian Jesuits.
CHAPTER III

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1632, 1633.
PAUL LE JEUNE.
Le Jeune's Voyage.--His First Pupils.--His Studies.-- His Indian
Teacher.--Winter at the Mission-house.-- Le Jeune's
School.--Reinforcements.
CHAPTER IV
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1633, 1634.
LE JEUNE AND THE HUNTERS.
Le Jeune joins the Indians.--The First Encampment.--The Apostate.--
Forest Life in Winter.--The Indian Hut.--The Sorcerer.-- His
Persecution of the Priest.--Evil Company.--Magic.--
Incantations.--Christmas.--Starvation.--Hopes of Conversion.--
Backsliding.--Peril and Escape of Le Jeune.--His Return.
CHAPTER V
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1633, 1634.
THE HURON MISSION.
Plans of Conversion.--Aims and Motives.--Indian Diplomacy.-- Hurons
at Quebec.--Councils.--The Jesuit Chapel.--Le Borgne.-- The Jesuits
thwarted.--Their Perseverance.--The Journey to the Hurons.-- Jean de
Brébeuf.--The Mission begun.
CHAPTER VI
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1634, 1635.
BRÉBEUF AND HIS ASSOCIATES.
The Huron Mission-house.--Its Inmates.--Its Furniture.--Its Guests.--
The Jesuit as a Teacher.--As an Engineer.--Baptisms.-- Huron Village
Life.--Festivities and Sorceries.--The Dream Feast.-- The Priests
accused of Magic.--The Drought and the Red Cross.
CHAPTER VII

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1636, 1637.
THE FEAST OF THE DEAD.
Huron Graves.--Preparation for the Ceremony.--Disinterment.-- The
Mourning.--The Funeral March.--The Great Sepulchre.-- Funeral
Games.--Encampment of the Mourners.--Gifts.--Harangues.-- Frenzy of
the Crowd.--The Closing Scene.--Another Rite.-- The Captive
Iroquois.--The Sacrifice.
CHAPTER VIII
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1636, 1637.
THE HURON AND THE JESUIT.
Enthusiasm for the Mission.--Sickness of the Priests.-- The Pest among
the Hurons.--The Jesuit on his Rounds.-- Efforts at Conversion.--Priests
and Sorcerers.--The Man-Devil.-- The Magician's Prescription.--Indian
Doctors and Patients.-- Covert Baptisms.--Self-Devotion of the Jesuits.
CHAPTER IX
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1637.
CHARACTER OF THE CANADIAN JESUITS.
Jean de Brébeuf.--Charles Garnier.--Joseph Marie Chaumonot.-- Noël
Chabanel.--Isaac Jogues.--Other Jesuits.--Nature of their Faith.--
Supernaturalism.--Visions.--Miracles.

CHAPTER X
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1637-1640.
PERSECUTION.
Ossossané.--The New Chapel.--A Triumph of the Faith.-- The Nether
Powers.--Signs of a Tempest.--Slanders.-- Rage Against the
Jesuits.--Their Boldness and Persistency.-- Nocturnal Council.--Danger
of the Priests.--Brébeuf's Letter.-- Narrow Escapes.--Woes and
Consolations.

CHAPTER XI
1638-1640.
PRIEST AND PAGAN.
Du Peron's Journey.--Daily Life of the Jesuits.-- Their Missionary
Excursions.--Converts at Ossossané.-- Machinery of
Conversion.--Conditions of Baptism.--Backsliders.-- The Converts and
their Countrymen.--The Cannibals at St. Joseph.
CHAPTER XII
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1639, 1640.
THE TOBACCO NATION.--THE NEUTRALS.
A Change of Plan.--Sainte Marie.--Mission of the Tobacco Nation.--
Winter Journeying.--Reception of the Missionaries.-- Superstitious
Terrors.--Peril of Garnier and Jogues.-- Mission of the
Neutrals.--Huron Intrigues.--Miracles.-- Fury of the
Indians.--Intervention of Saint Michael.-- Return to Sainte
Marie.--Intrepidity of the Priests.-- Their Mental Exaltation.
CHAPTER XIII
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1636-1646.
QUEBEC AND ITS TENANTS.
The New Governor.--Edifying Examples.--Le Jeune's
Correspondents.-- Rank and Devotion.--Nuns.--Priestly
Authority.--Condition of Quebec.-- The Hundred Associates.--Church
Discipline.--Plays.--Fireworks.--
Processions.--Catechizing.--Terrorism.--Pictures.--The Converts.-- The
Society of Jesus.--The Foresters.
CHAPTER XIV
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1636-1652.

DEVOTEES AND NUNS.
The Huron Seminary.--Madame de la Peltrie.--Her Pious Schemes.--
Her Sham Marriage.--She visits the Ursulines of Tours.-- Marie de
Saint Bernard.--Marie de l'Incarnation.--Her Enthusiasm.-- Her
Mystical Marriage.--Her Dejection.--Her Mental Conflicts.-- Her
Vision.--Made Superior of the Ursulines.--The Hôtel-Dieu.-- The
Voyage to Canada.--Sillery.--Labors and Sufferings of the Nuns.--
Character of Marie de l'Incarnation.--Of Madame de la Peltrie.
CHAPTER XV
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1636-1642.
VILLEMARIE DE MONTREAL.
Dauversiére and the Voice from Heaven.--Abbé Olier.--Their
Schemes.-- The Society of Notre-Dame de
Montreal.--Maisonneuve.--Devout Ladies.-- Mademoiselle
Mance.--Marguerite Bourgeois.--The Montrealists at Quebec.--
Jealousy.--Quarrels.--Romance and Devotion.--Embarkation.--
Foundation of Montreal.
CHAPTER XVI
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1641-1644.
ISAAC JOGUES.
The Iroquois War.--Jogues.--His Capture.--His Journey to the
Mohawks.-- Lake George.--The Mohawk Towns.--The Missionary
tortured.-- Death of Goupil.--Misery of Jogues.--The Mohawk
"Babylon."-- Fort Orange.--Escape of Jogues.--Manhattan.--The
Voyage to France.-- Jogues among his Brethren.--He returns to Canada.
CHAPTER XVII
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1641-1646.
THE IROQUOIS.--BRESSANI.--DE NOUË.
War.--Distress and Terror.--Richelieu.--Battle.--Ruin of Indian
Tribes.-- Mutual Destruction.--Iroquois and Algonquin.--Atrocities.--
Frightful Position of the French.--Joseph Bressani.--His Capture.-- His

Treatment.--His Escape.--Anne de Nouë.--His Nocturnal Journey.-- His
Death.
CHAPTER XVIII
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1642-1644.
VILLEMARIE.
Infancy of Montreal.--The Flood.--Vow of
Maisonneuve.--Pilgrimage.-- D'Ailleboust.--The
Hôtel-Dieu.--Piety.--Propagandism.--War.-- Hurons and
Iroquois.--Dogs.--Sally of the French.--Battle.-- Exploit of
Maisonneuve.
CHAPTER XIX
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1644, 1645.
PEACE.
Iroquois Prisoners.--Piskaret.--His Exploits.--More Prisoners.--
Iroquois Embassy.--The Orator.--The Great Council.-- Speeches of
Kiotsaton.--Muster of Savages.--Peace confirmed.
CHAPTER XX
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1645, 1646.
THE PEACE BROKEN.
Uncertainties.--The Mission of Jogues.--He reaches the Mohawks.--