History Of The Society Of Jesus In North America Colonial And Federal Part 2 V1: 1605-1838 Documents

By Thomas Hughes

Book Overview

""History of the Society of Jesus in North America Colonial and Federal Part 2 V1: 1605-1838 Documents"" is a comprehensive historical account of the Society of Jesus, a Catholic religious order, in North America during the colonial and federal periods. The book is authored by Thomas Hughes, an American historian and Jesuit scholar.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the colonial period from 1605 to 1773, and the second part covering the federal period from 1773 to 1838. The focus of the book is on the Jesuit missions in North America, particularly in Canada, the Great Lakes region, and the Mississippi Valley.The book draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, journals, and official documents, to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the Jesuits' activities in North America. It covers topics such as the Jesuits' interactions with Native American tribes, their efforts to establish missions and schools, and their involvement in political and social issues.Overall, ""History of the Society of Jesus in North America Colonial and Federal Part 2 V1: 1605-1838 Documents"" is an important contribution to the field of Jesuit and North American history, providing a rich and detailed account of the Jesuits' role in shaping the history of the continent.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: 142864959X
• ISBN13: 9781428649590
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 644 Pages
• Weight: 2.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"