The Jesuit Missions: A Chronicle Of The Cross In The Wilderness (1920)

The Jesuit Missions: A Chronicle Of The Cross In The Wilderness is a historical account written by Thomas Guthrie Marquis and published in 1920. The book chronicles the efforts of Jesuit missionaries in North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Jesuits, a Catholic religious order, established missions in remote areas of the continent, including present-day Canada and the United States. The book details the challenges faced by the Jesuits as they sought to convert indigenous peoples to Christianity and establish permanent settlements in the wilderness. Marquis draws from primary sources, including letters and journals written by the Jesuits themselves, to provide a vivid and detailed account of their experiences. The book also explores the complex relationships between the Jesuits and the indigenous peoples they encountered, as well as the political and economic factors that shaped their efforts. Overall, The Jesuit Missions offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of North American history and the enduring legacy of the Jesuit missionaries.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.