History of the Jesuits in New France and Related Documents, Volume 1: Acadia, 1610-1613 is the first collection of early accounts of Jesuit missionaries who worked in Acadia between 1610 and 1613. The book preserves important evidence of the first contacts of the European colonizers with the local American tribes, describes the religious life, culture and customs of the indigenous peoples. Authentic information about expeditions, meetings with Indians, the importance of the Christian mission add value to this edition. Descriptions of the nature, climate and life of the first settlers help to better understand the history of the colonization of the New World. The book is an indispensable resource for studying the religious, cultural, and social aspects of life in colonial America.