Catalogue d'ouvrages sur l'histoire de l'Amérique et en particulier sur celle du Canada de la Louisiane, de l'Acadie et autres lieux, ci-devant connus sous le nom de Nouvelle-France, avec des notes bibliographiques, critiques, et littéraires

A compact guide to the literature of the New World, this catalogue gathers more than a hundred titles that have shaped the study of American and Canadian history. Arranged alphabetically by author, it offers quick reference to works ranging from early Spanish natural histories to 19th‑century geographical dictionaries, each cited with its original publication details.

The entries reveal a rich tapestry of perspectives: Jesuit missionaries describing Amazonian rivers, scholars documenting indigenous customs along the Mississippi, and detailed accounts of colonial conflicts such as the siege of Québec. Brief notes drawn from contemporary bibliographies highlight the reputation, translations, and occasional controversies of each work, giving listeners a sense of how these sources were received in their own time.

For anyone interested in tracing the evolution of historical thought on the Americas, the catalogue serves as an essential starting point. It points the way to original texts, clarifies their context, and opens doors to deeper exploration of the continent’s complex past.