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by Marguerite Bourgeoys (Author)
The Pearl of Troyes is a historical book that recounts the early days of Ville-Marie, a French settlement in Canada, through the life of Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys. Written by Bourgeoys herself in 1878, the book presents her reminiscences of the heroic life she led in Ville-Marie during the 17th century. The story follows Bourgeoys' journey from her childhood in Troyes, France to her arrival in Ville-Marie, where she established the Congregation of Notre-Dame, a group of women dedicated to educating young girls. Through her work, Bourgeoys became a beloved figure in the community, earning the nickname ""the pearl of Ville-Marie."" The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of Canada and the role that women played in shaping its history.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.
