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Nouvelle Relation, Volume 1 presents Thomas Gage's account of his travels in New Spain (modern-day Mexico) during the 17th century. Written in French, this volume details Gage's observations on the land, the people, and the religious practices of the region. As a former Catholic priest who converted to Protestantism, Gage offers a unique perspective on the religious and political landscape of the time. "Nouvelle Relation" provides valuable insights into the colonial history of Mexico and the interactions between Europeans and indigenous populations. This historical travelogue is an important resource for understanding the cultural and religious dynamics of the era and the impact of Spanish colonization on the New World. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.