Chapters in this book

1. Front Matter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments ix
4. Note on Translation and Names Used xi
5. Introduction 3
6. A New Society Takes Shape 1665–1670 11
7. Obtaining Royal Approval 1670–1672 29
8. Wherever Charity or Need Required 1672–1679 48
9. The Last Voyage to France 1679–1680 72
10. Back to the Stable 1680–1684 99
11. The Demands of a New Bishop 1684–1689 114
12. The Dark Years 1689–1694 138
13. The Question of the Rule 1694–1698 166
14. Departure in Peace 1698–1700 200
15. Representations of Marguerite Bourgeoys 215
16. Notes 216
17. Bibliography 267
18. Index 283