The Pearl Of Troyes: Or Reminiscences Of The Early Days Of Ville-Marie, Revealed To Us In The Heroic Life Of Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys (1878) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164072270)

The Pearl of Troyes is a historical book written by Marguerite Bourgeoys in 1878. The book is a collection of reminiscences of the early days of Ville-Marie, which is now known as Montreal. The author, Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys, was a French nun who founded the Congregation of Notre Dame de Montreal in the 17th century. The book is a tribute to her heroic life and her contribution to the development of Montreal.The Pearl of Troyes is divided into two parts. The first part is a historical account of the early days of Ville-Marie, including the arrival of the French colonists and the challenges they faced in establishing a settlement in the new world. The second part of the book is a biography of Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys, who played a significant role in the development of Montreal.The book provides a detailed account of the social, cultural, and religious life of the early settlers in Ville-Marie. It also highlights the challenges faced by the settlers, including the harsh climate, the threat of native attacks, and the struggle to establish a viable economy.The biography of Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys is an inspiring story of a woman who dedicated her life to the service of others. She founded the Congregation of Notre Dame de Montreal, which provided education and social services to the people of Montreal. Her work had a significant impact on the development of Montreal and the wider Canadian society.Overall, The Pearl of Troyes is a fascinating historical account of the early days of Montreal and the life of Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history and the role of women in society.Foundress And First Superior Of The Congregation Of Notre Dame Established At Ville-Marie In The Year 1653.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Marguerite Bourgeoys
ISBN-10: 1164072277
ISBN-13: 9781164072270
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d