Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois is a biography of a French-Canadian nun who lived in the 17th century. The author of the book is anonymous. Sister Margaret Bourgeois was born in 1620 in France and moved to Canada as a young girl. She became a nun and founded the Congregation of Notre Dame in Montreal, which focused on educating young girls. Sister Bourgeois was known for her dedication to helping others, especially the poor and marginalized. She was also a skilled teacher and leader, and her work had a significant impact on the development of education in Montreal. The book details her life, including her early years in France, her move to Canada, her work as a nun, and her eventual death in 1700. It also explores her legacy and the continued impact of her work on education and social justice. The Life of Venerable Sister Margaret Bourgeois is an inspiring and informative read for anyone interested in the history of education, religious life, and social justice.In a proceeding chapter we have spoken of M. de Maisonneuve, who was a native of Champenois, and consequently a fellow-countryman of Margaret Bourgeois--so favorably does divine Providence dispose the course of future events. We have also seen what a remarkable chain of circumstances led to his appointment as first Governor of Montreal. One might almost consider it miraculous. He laid the foundations of the new city, under the patronage of the Blessed Virgin--naming it Ville-Marie, City of Mary.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.