Giant of the Western Trail: Father Peter de Smet

by Michael McHugh

""Giant of the Western Trail: Father Peter De Smet"" by Michael McHugh is a biography of the famous Jesuit missionary who spent his life working with Native American tribes in the western United States during the 19th century. The book details De Smet's early life in Belgium, his decision to become a priest, and his journey to North America where he began his work with the Native American tribes. McHugh explores De Smet's relationships with various...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258058871
• ISBN13: 9781258058876
• Release Date: July 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"