Louis Nicolas

He was fascinated by the wildlife and Native peoples of the New World, and is believed to have been the author of the hand-drawn book known as the Codex canadensis, which documents these subjects.

Nicolas is the confirmed author of the books Histoire Naturelle des Indes Occidentales and the Grammaire algonquine.

[1] In fact, in a memoir by Antoine Alet, secretary to Sulpician superior M. de Queylus, the Jesuit was "described as a quick-tempered and rather vain man.

"[1] Moreover, his congregation was not pleased with him as he attempted to tame two bear cubs at the Jesuits' residence in Sillery, in the hope of impressing the king.

In his own writings, Nicolas appears to have been more interested in exploring and observing nature than in the conversion goals of the Jesuits.