Patricia Simpson
https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctt7zxzp
Book Description:
Born and raised in Troyes, France, in 1653 Marguerite Bourgeoys came as a new recruit to de Maisonneuve's tiny and beleaguered settlement of Ville-Marie, founded in 1642 as a Christian missionary society. These early years in New France marked a special period in her life. Firmly committed to the belief that the world would be a better place if people learned to understand one another, she worked to build a better church and a better society, especially for women and children.
eISBN: 978-0-7735-6657-6
Subjects: Religion