A Carrack Sailed Away: The Voyage Of Master Francis Xavier

By Mabel Farnum

Book Overview

""A Carrack Sailed Away: The Voyage Of Master Francis Xavier"" is a historical novel by Mabel Farnum that tells the story of the famous Jesuit missionary, Francis Xavier, and his journey to India and Japan in the 16th century. The book follows Xavier's life from his early years as a student in Paris to his travels to India, where he established missions and converted thousands of people to Christianity. The novel also explores Xavier's time in Japan, where he faced resistance from the ruling class but eventually gained a following among the common people. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Farnum brings to life the adventures and struggles of one of the most influential figures in Christian history. ""A Carrack Sailed Away"" is a captivating tale of faith, perseverance, and cultural exchange that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163141747
• ISBN13: 9781163141748
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"