Marguerite Bourgeoys and Montreal, 1640-1665 (McGill-Queen's studies in the history of religion)
Biography, Religious biography, Women biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)
Human-narrated audio, Automated braille
Summary
Marguerite Bourgeoys is one of the most important figures in Quebec's religious and social history. In 1658 she founded the first school in the city of Montreal. From there she went on to establish a community of uncloistered women to… assist in the education of women and children in New France. Bourgeoys was beatified in 1950 and canonized in 1982. She is still revered by many today. 1997.
Title Details
ISBN
9780773516410
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Copyright Date
1997
Book number
2405981
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
Margaret White
Duration
9 hours 5 minutes 28 seconds
Audio producer
CNIB, 2012.
Braille details for CELA title
Volumes
12
Braille producer
CNIB, 2001.