Painter in a Savage Land: The Strange Saga of the First European Artist in North America by Miles Harvey tells the fascinating story of Jacques Le Moyne, a French artist who journeyed to the New World in the sixteenth century. The e-book chronicles Le Moyne’s experiences among Native American communities, his efforts to document the landscapes and people, and the dangers he faced in an unfamiliar and often perilous land.

Harvey weaves together history, biography, and adventure, shedding light on Le Moyne’s legacy as a pioneering artist and explorer. Painter in a Savage Land offers readers a vivid glimpse into early encounters between Europe and North America, and the enduring power of art to bridge cultures.