Publisher's Synopsis
""The Pearl of Troyes or Reminiscences of the Early Days of Ville-Marie"" is a historical book written by the Congregation of Notre Dame in 1878. The book tells the story of Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys, a French nun who played a significant role in the early days of Ville-Marie (now known as Montreal). Through her heroic life, the book reveals the challenges faced by the early settlers of Ville-Marie and the struggles of the Congregation of Notre Dame in establishing themselves in the new world. The book provides a glimpse into the history of the region and the role played by religious orders in the early days of colonization. It is a fascinating account of the life of a remarkable woman and the early days of a great city.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.
