An Account of the Customs and Manners of the Micmakis and Maricheets Savage Nations, Now Dependent on the Government of Cape-Breton

"An Account of the Customs and Manners of the Micmakis and Maricheets Savage Nations" by Antoine Simon Maillard is a book giving an in-depth look at the lives of the Micmakis and Maricheets tribes, including their traditions, how they organized as a society, and their relationships with French missionaries and English settlers. Penned by a French abbot who resided with these tribes for numerous years, the author sheds light on their spiritual beliefs and everyday routines. The book starts by outlining the historical backdrop, including the conflict between the Native tribes and the English. Dedicated to showing the true culture of the Micmakis and Maricheets, the abbot emphasizes their multifaceted nature, such as how they approached warfare and social events. The author challenges the common view of the tribes as merely primitive warriors, instead highlighting their customs, religious observances, and the effects of European contact, constructing a detailed view of their world and the effects of colonialism.