Father Marquette and the Great Rivers (Paperback, New edition)

As the author of much historical fiction about the time and territory of Father Marquette (see The Country of The Book. 1992, Land of Sky Blue Waters, 1955), August Derleth was a logical person to choose for this biography. He writes it simply and with devotion for the priest who wanted to be a martyr and a missionary and braved everything to go to the wilds of Canada. The narrative starts when Father Marquette is already a young man on his way to Quebec. There are backflashes to show his former life and the development of his convictions that led him first to Quebec and then to Three Rivers where he stayed to learn as many Indian dialects as possible before he had the good fortune to be sent to the Sault. Then with Joliet down the Mississippi and into virgin territory, he was given the chance to have his dearest hopes come true. Quietly told. (Kirkus Reviews)

This Vision book for youth 9 - 15 years old tells the thrilling story of one of America's greatest missionaries who came down from Canada with explorer Louis Joliet to explore the mighty Mississippi River, the "great river" bordered by Indian tribes who killed white men on sight. Of the few who had dared explore this immense waterway, none had lived to return and report where it emptied. If he could travel to the mouth of the "great river," Fr. Marquette hoped to obtain new lands for France and new souls for Jesus Christ. He braved the dangers of tomahawks and tortures to bring the Word of God to the Indians of the New World. Rapids, floods, Indian superstitions, tribal warfare - these are only a few of the obstacles Father Marquette and Louis Joliet encountered in trying to meet their challenge. Illustrated.

General

Imprint:	Ignatius Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	August 1998
First published:	October 1998
Authors:	August Derleth
Dimensions:	210 x 106 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	140
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-89870-664-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections Books > Christianity > The Bible > Bible readings or selections
LSN:	0-89870-664-5
Barcode:	9780898706642

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