Pioneers Of The Cross In Canada (1912)

Pioneers of the Cross in Canada is a historical book written by William Richard Harris and published in 1912. The book provides a comprehensive account of the early Christian missionaries who traveled to Canada to spread the Gospel and establish churches. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different missionary and their experiences in Canada.The book begins with an introduction that sets the stage for the arrival of Christian missionaries in Canada. It then goes on to describe the work of several notable missionaries, including Father Lacombe, who worked with the Cree and Blackfoot tribes in Western Canada, and Bishop Strachan, who established the Anglican Church in Ontario.The book also covers the work of female missionaries, such as Sister Marguerite Bourgeoys, who founded the Congregation of Notre Dame in Montreal, and Mary Slessor, who worked with the Calabar people in Nigeria and later became a missionary in Canada.Throughout the book, Harris provides detailed descriptions of the challenges faced by these early missionaries, including language barriers, cultural differences, and harsh living conditions. He also highlights the impact that these missionaries had on Canadian society, from the establishment of schools and hospitals to the conversion of Indigenous peoples to Christianity.Overall, Pioneers of the Cross in Canada is a fascinating historical account of the early Christian missionaries who helped shape the religious and cultural landscape of Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.