Presents studies of the French colonial experience, written by historians, archaeologists and literary scholars. The topics of this year’s proceedings range from sixteenth century perception of Amerindians in Canada to the r?‘alliement of French Guiana during the second World War. Although the themes represented in this volume are widely divergent, there is a chronological scope and common thread throughout that helps the reader to an understanding of France d'outremer. Co-published with the French Colonial Historical Society.