Priest on Horseback: Father Farmer, 1720-1786

By Eva K. Betz

Book Overview

This is an exciting historical novel about the then famous Father Farmer's life and experiences in colonial America. The story starts in New Jersey where the priest encounters much danger and excitement while riding circuit, providing Mass and the sacraments to people who had not heard Mass for years. But the main story surrounds Father Farmer's adventures helping a man solve the problems caused by his fiancee being sold as an indentured servant. The entire story also gives an accurate and fascinating picture of colonial life, and of a priest who was famous in his lifetime for his learning, his wisdom and his goodness. (For ages up through Jr. High.) First published in 1958. Illustrated, gold embossed hardcover, 60 lb. cream paper, reinforced and sewn signatures, 160 pages.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1930873263
• ISBN13: 9781930873261
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Neumann Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 10