[Antoninus]

Actually, having read nearly 1/2 of the Jesuit Relations, I didn't find Black Robe all that compelling. For those who don't have the wherewithal to make it through all 73 volumes, a very compelling history of this period may be found in Francis Parkman's The Jesuits and other volumes in his series on the pioneers. It should be found in any public library worth its salt. Just be aware of Parkman's not-atypical, unhidden anti-Catholic bias.

[dennisw]

You are a scholar and I'm just a movie goer. I saw "Black Robe" years ago so the particulars escape me. No way can it be as accurate or deep as the sources you mention.