Life, Letters And Travels Of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, 1801-1873 V1 (1904)

By Pierre-Jean De Smet, Hiram Martin Chittenden, Alfred Talbot Richardson

Book Overview

""Life, Letters And Travels Of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, 1801-1873 V1"" is a historical book written by Hiram Martin Chittenden and published in 1904. The book narrates the life and travels of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, a Belgian Jesuit missionary who worked among the Native Americans in the mid-19th century.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Father De Smet's life, including his early years in Belgium, his journey to the United States, and his missionary work among various Native American tribes. The author uses a combination of personal letters, diary entries, and historical accounts to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of Father De Smet's life and work.Throughout the book, readers will learn about Father De Smet's interactions with famous Native American leaders such as Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, and Black Hawk. The author also explores the cultural and religious differences between the Native Americans and the European missionaries, providing insight into the challenges faced by both groups.Overall, ""Life, Letters And Travels Of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet, 1801-1873 V1"" is an informative and engaging historical account that sheds light on the life and work of an important figure in the history of the American West.Part 1, The Potawatomi Mission, 1838-1839; Part 2, The Flathead Mission. This Book Is In English.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166872556
• ISBN13: 9781166872557
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"